Nasty rumor and request for a debunk

[bsmith13]

On another forum I go to, one of the members mentioned that he attended E3. In spite of all of the positive press regarding "IL-2: Birds of Prey", he says that one of the members of the gaming press said that this game was on the "chopping block". That doesn't seem likely to me, but I'd still like some reassurance from 1C that this is not the case.

If it is, please let us know what we can do to influence the game publisher to the contrary.

[xNikex]

Originally Posted by bsmith13

On another forum I go to, one of the members mentioned that he attended E3. In spite of all of the positive press regarding "IL-2: Birds of Prey", he says that one of the members of the gaming press said that this game was on the "chopping block". That doesn't seem likely to me, but I'd still like some reassurance from 1C that this is not the case.

If it is, please let us know what we can do to influence the game publisher to the contrary.

IL2BoP has already won Best Console Game award, Best Technology, and Best Simulation Award. So I doubt it's on the chopping block.

[Raw Kryptonite]

I was told by someone that went to E3 that the publisher liked it so much they put more money into it last year. That's why it looks so good, due to the extra time and funding spent on it. Not to mention, games that are already completed aren't "on the chopping block".

[guiltyspark]

its a possibility

but i dont think they would spend time on the website

but it also explains why anton has been so hush lately about the game

[Kartman013]

I also read on another forum that this guys brother-in-laws friend's uncle who's son's room-mate works for a guy that attended E3 in 2008 but couldn't get into this years E3 but has a reliable industry source (that guys granny) - said the game is axed altogether - despite all the recent good publicity website and new trailer

[bsmith13]

Originally Posted by Kartman013

I also read on another forum that this guys brother-in-laws friend's uncle who's son's room-mate works for a guy that attended E3 in 2008 but couldn't get into this years E3 but has a reliable industry source (that guys granny) - said the game is axed altogether - despite all the recent good publicity website and new trailer

Yeah, I know that it sounded something like that when I posted it. But I wasn't at E3, so I thought I'd check with people who would know better than I.

[Tomo]

Originally Posted by guiltyspark

its a possibility

but i dont think they would spend time on the website

but it also explains why anton has been so hush lately about the game

How is it a possibility?

Even if the financial backing of the developer and publisher fell through - they would still sell the intellectual property to another group (to recoup losses) who would gladly invest money in a finished product, publish it, then reap the profits. In fact certain businesses exist which specialise in doing just this.

The game is complete. Barring some unforseen global disaster (asteroid strike etc) there is a 0% chance of this game being put on the scrap heap. Yay

Anton has probably been hush lately because essentially his job is done. Now he can kick back with a nice glass of Vodka and some beautiful Russian women. I just hope he is generous and shares with us! (you guys can have the Vodka)...