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by Hylis » 14 May 2019, 07:59
When we arrived, we had Maniaplanet, Trackmania, Shootmania, training of new people, opening of new offices and learning on how to manage with the group around. It was really too much for me. In these hard conditions, the team of Nadeo and the very top management of Ubisoft has been totally supportive and positive.
Now, the studio grew again of 30% this year and we are now 500% more than when we arrived. It is very demanding on organisation and training since the ones who know needs to explain to the new ones. And I have to split between more people if we don't want our expert to move from doing to managing. So, it is a challenge, but it so much better now.
We do not intend to grow again in the short term and be able to concentrate on projects, so all the time invested should be visible. Nadeo is more than ever a great place to work, and we now should do great games. Both Maniaplanet and Trackmania Turbo sold more than one million units, but both has some big "disadvantages" It was too difficult to overcome them in this decade. Hopefully we will do it in the next one, thanks to the team and Ubisoft.
Just to say as well, Focus had great people that made us.
Both publishers brought us big, especially thanks to the top management and great people around them.
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