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[kasane]

They could just ask NSA for a copy of everything.

Jokes aside i hope everybody is ok

 

[everyday math]

Here's the linked tweet:

I presume the loss is limited to 'hard' assets - that their software is backed up somewhere safe etc. Still crappy.

That's horrible.

 

[ironcreed]

Here's the linked tweet:

I presume the loss is limited to 'hard' assets - that their software is backed up somewhere safe etc. Still crappy.

Wow, awful news. Hoping they are back up on their feet soon.

 

[Ovek]

Here's the linked tweet:

I presume the loss is limited to 'hard' assets - that their software is backed up somewhere safe etc. Still crappy.

Ouch hope they made appropriate backups of everything and took copies of those backups of site. I bet they didn't though no one ever does until you need it.

 

[Red Chocobo]

Damn, not good

This is why I keep all my important stuff upstairs in my house.

 

[Phatmac]

That's extra messed up considering its Xmas. ( Hope they'll be ok.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Wow that sucks hard. I hope they recover everything and hope the flooding is sorted out.

 

[VanWinkle]

Here's the linked tweet:

I presume the loss is limited to 'hard' assets - that their software is backed up somewhere safe etc. Still crappy.

Aw man, that's horrible.

 

[El Sloth]

Here's the linked tweet:

http://i.imgur.com/1xODjH5.png[/IMG

I presume the loss is limited to 'hard' assets - that their software is backed up somewhere safe etc. Still crappy.[/QUOTE]
That's a real kick in the balls, especially for such a small team like them.

 

[ichtyander]

Damn, hopefully they've made some backups. The hit on their purse might be bigger, depending on the damage.

 

[ultratruman]

No Man's Sky looks so good even God feels threatened

 

[googleplex]

That's a real kick in the balls, especially for such a small team like them.

Seriously.

It would be awesome if Sony stepped up and funded these guys.

 

[BraXzy]

They should do a crowdfund for getting their stuff back!

 

[Tsundere]

Here's the linked tweet:

I presume the loss is limited to 'hard' assets - that their software is backed up somewhere safe etc. Still crappy.

That sucks. Kind of odd how he says "everything has pretty much been lost"... Hopefully they have some off-site stuff, in a code repository.

 

[gngf123]

Here's the linked tweet:

I presume the loss is limited to 'hard' assets - that their software is backed up somewhere safe etc. Still crappy.

Just found about this from Patrick Klepek. That's horrible news, and I hope everyone is doing okay.

Hopefully they backed everything up and can get themselves back on their feet again.

 

[legacyzero]

Oh no ((((((

 

[Axispowers]

D: Hope everyone is alright

 

[Nokterian]

Here's the linked tweet:

I presume the loss is limited to 'hard' assets - that their software is backed up somewhere safe etc. Still crappy.

Ah fuck no Hope they get on track soon such a horrible experience.

 

[Forsaken82]

Seriously.

It would be awesome if Sony stepped up and funded these guys.

I see comments like this a lot lately in regards to indie funding and I can only wonder, what would happen if Activision stepped up and funded them? Or Hell, Dennis Dyack decides to help by offering a few million (likely from the canadian government because you know... Dyack is poor). keep in mind, hypothetically, Hello Games retains creative control. Do you ultimately decide "well, It was a nice idea, but now its screwed.. only Sony could have saved this game"

 

[The English Conquistador]

The winds on the 23rd were quite insane in the UK. Sounds like they got it hit hard.

 

[XANDER CAGE]

That really sucks. I really hope they have off-site backup.

 

[kutthoat5150]

that is terrible, hopefully they can recover the important things. Sucks this had to happen so close to Chistmas, best of luck to those guys.

 

[Dany]

Here's the linked tweet:

I presume the loss is limited to 'hard' assets - that their software is backed up somewhere safe etc. Still crappy.

Holy shit

 

[googleplex]

I see comments like this a lot lately in regards to indie funding and I can only wonder, what would happen if Activision stepped up and funded them? Or Hell, Dennis Dyack decides to help by offering a few million (likely from the canadian government because you know... Dyack is poor). keep in mind, hypothetically, Hello Games retains creative control. Do you ultimately decide "well, It was a nice idea, but now its screwed.. only Sony could have saved this game"

I mentioned Sony because Sony has a history of stepping up and funding small teams and projects like this one while still giving the developer a massive amount of freedom.

I don't care who funds them as long as i get to play the game.

 

[Gaz_RB]

Seriously.

It would be awesome if Sony stepped up and funded these guys.

Microsoft should

 

[wwm0nkey]

From the tone of the follow up tweets, sounds like its a massive bummer but not that the game is lost.

 

[Deleted member 22576]

Ouch hope they made appropriate backups of everything and took copies of those backups of site. I bet they didn't though no one ever does until you need it.

Yeah right. You don't make your living creating and selling digital goods without taking proper precautions.

 

[Atomski]

Yeah right. You don't make your living creating and selling digital goods without taking proper precautions.

You ever heard about Project Zomboid? Pretty sure they lost a ton on a single laptop. Was awful..

They were a very small indie team though.

 

[DJ88]

Here's the linked tweet:

I presume the loss is limited to 'hard' assets - that their software is backed up somewhere safe etc. Still crappy.

What the, are you serious? This was not the kind of news I was hoping for when I saw this thread had been bumped

Their hesitance in saying if the data is safety backed up is troubling.

 

[McLovin]

Microsoft should

Seriously.

It would be awesome if Sony stepped up and funded these guys.

I see comments like this a lot lately in regards to indie funding and I can only wonder, what would happen if Activision stepped up and funded them? Or Hell, Dennis Dyack decides to help by offering a few million (likely from the canadian government because you know... Dyack is poor). keep in mind, hypothetically, Hello Games retains creative control. Do you ultimately decide "well, It was a nice idea, but now its screwed.. only Sony could have saved this game"

How about EA then have them finish the game, but also incorporate that tech into the next Mass Effect game... Infinite Mass Effect Universe :O********

 

[cdkee]

Shit. I hope it's just equipment and their work is backed up...somewhere.

 

[Forsaken82]

I mentioned Sony because Sony has a history of stepping up and funding small teams and projects like this one while still giving the developer a massive amount of freedom.

I don't care who funds them as long as i get to play the game.

Sony is definitely not the first studio I think of when it comes to a history of stepping up and funding small indies is my point.

 

[jem0208]

Seriously.

It would be awesome if Sony stepped up and funded these guys.

I hope not because then it would most likely be a Sony exclusive.

 

[NeoROCK]

Sony is definitely not the first studio I think of when it comes to a history of stepping up and funding small indies is my point.

They funded the game that made Hello Games what it is today (Joe Danger)

 

[TheVampire]

If they had it backed up wouldn't have they said so by now ?

 

[Deleted member 22576]

If they had it backed up wouldn't have they said so by now ?

It's Christmas Eve.

 

[Saganator]

Why does Sony or some other big name publisher need to save the game? No Man's Sky would pull all kinds of money from crowd sourcing, especially after what just happened to them. People will donate who aren't even interested in the game just because they'll feel bad for them.

 

[SparkTR]

If they had it backed up wouldn't have they said so by now ?

I'm pretty sure it's assumed. Off-site back-up should be standard in any development studio.

Why does Sony or some other big name publisher need to save the game? No Man's Sky would pull all kinds of money from crowd sourcing, especially after what just happened to them. People will donate who aren't even interested in the game just because they'll feel bad for them.

Yes, in an era where publishers are becoming increasingly marginalized in regards to niche/downloadable games, there are lots of alternatives that will allow Hello Games to have money while maintaining complete autonomy over their game and IP. Selling the rights of what could essentially be their DayZ or Amnesia (i.e independence for life) is a worst case scenario.

 

[Saganator]

Yes, in an era where publishers are becoming increasingly marginalized in regards to niche/downloadable games, there are lots of alternatives that will allow Hello Games to have money while maintaining complete autonomy over their game and IP. Selling the rights of what could essentially be their DayZ or Amnesia (i.e independence for life) is a worst case scenario.

Totally. I'd actually be disappointed if they take some deal with a publisher. Unless the publisher just wants to throw them some money, no questions or requirements, which I just don't see happening, would be some great PR, though.

 

[Steel]

Holy shit they got flooded? Hope they didn't lose the data. Somebody had to have gotten out with a laptop right?

 

[ramuh]

Here's hoping they have their latest build and "man-hours" secured in a different location. Also, hoping they had flood insurance in their policy.

 

[Ingueferroque]

This news really needs its own thread.

 

[ramuh]

This news really needs its own thread.

That would be ideal as this Thread is more about the game, etc. Tragic news like this "could" delay or change their development schedule.

 

[Slixshot]

Someone should set up an indiegogo or something for some charity donations to these guys to get them back up and running.

 

[ramuh]

Someone should set up an indiegogo or something for some charity donations to these guys to get them back up and running.

A good idea. I would first like to learn what their immediate needs, etc. What is covered by their insurance for their place and equipment. Like will they have to work out a new office they have to rent?

 

[Unicorn]

A good idea. I would first like to learn what their immediate needs, etc. What is covered by their insurance for their place and equipment. Like will they have to work out a new office they have to rent?

I'm sure they have flood insurance, so crowd-funding would be unnecessary.

 

[RealityPales]

$100 says Sony and/or Microsoft have already offered to rent them out a new studio and furnish the entire place. Just for timed exclusivity.

 

[bishoptl]

Yeah right. You don't make your living creating and selling digital goods without taking proper precautions.

*ahem*

 

[Deleted member 22576]

That's really sad story to hear.



So I was checking twitter and it sounds like a pretty insane case an hello games, a river bank broke and he said it was so biblical water was coming through the windows. O.O

 

[Blizzard]

*ahem*

Yikes, that's a reminder that I should find a good remote backup site.

That's really sad story to hear.



So I was checking twitter and it sounds like a pretty insane case an hello games, a river bank broke and he said it was so biblical water was coming through the windows. O.O

I was just looking for more news on this game and found this article: https://www.gameinformer.com/b/news...-s-insurance-won-39-t-cover-recent-flood.aspx

Apparently the insurance is not covering it because they were considered to be in a flood risk zone.

The bright side of the lack of insurance, according to Hello games, is that it can re-enter the building to begin the recovery process on all of its equipment without having to wait for an insurer to come look.