It’s a been a while since the Sigil implosion/explosion. Yet, still more insights are coming out of their former employees about what really happened to such a highly anticipated project. Here’s a long post on the Fires of Heavens board by a former designer. Copied here entirely in case of it being lost in the future.
From multiple reliable sources, the maker of Vanguard: Saga of Heroes is being liquidated due to acquisition from SOE. Most employees were let go, with some expecting to be hired back by SOE.
Here’s the most widely circulated Blog post about this by F13.Net, and also a long rant about this at Grouchy Gamer, blaming all of Vanguard’s downfall to Sigil’s CEO, Brad McQuaid.
UPDATE: The official press release has been released. Also, a more personal announcement on the SOE forums by Smed. Finally, a Q&A on Gamespot.
UPDATE: An interview with an ex-Sigil employee has been posted on F13.Net. Also, a statement by Nino has also been posted on Fires of Heaven.
YET ANOTHER UPDATE: A phone interview with Brad McQuaid himself by F13.Net.
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