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[B]Swedish developer announces replacement as Karl Magnus Troedsson takes paternity leave
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Patrick Bach has taken over the role of CEO at Swedish developer DICE on a temporary basis.
He will hold the position for 4 months to replace Karl Magnus Troedsson, who currently on paternity leave. Bach's usual role is that of executive producer.
"We will be trying to spread out the tasks of the CEO on a number of people. I will of course be responsible for the results but we will split the daily tasks," Bach told MCV.
DICE is proactive in encouraging employees to strike the right work life balance, especially when it comes to maternity and paternity leave.
"I think it is a bit unique at a big company and certainly in the gaming industry, but we want the people working at DICE to see their job as a long time investment," said Bach.
DICE is currently focused on DLC for popular EA shooter Battlefield 3.
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Fucking release tags
I hope they'll make Mirror's Edge 2 at some point....
Jesus, the puns I could make
The mods are just teasing us now aren't they
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But cool for this Bach guy
DICE should be independent and not rely on EA IMO
I was expecting Johan Sebastian Bach
EA is like me, it ruins everything it touches.
[QUOTE=mac338;35552184]I was expecting Johan Sebastian Bach[/QUOTE]
Bit hard given how he's been dead for like 200 odd years.
Was expecting Grünfeld Bach.
Hes only on leave, im sure he'll be coming back.
Oh why cant there be puns?
[QUOTE=markg06;35552223]Bit hard given how he's been dead for like 200 odd years.[/QUOTE]
That's what they want you to think.
[QUOTE=redBadger;35552273]Hes only on leave, im sure he'll be coming back.
Oh why cant there be puns?[/QUOTE]
No fun allowed.
God I was [I]that[/I] close to making a pun.
Fuck it.
Anyone know when he is coming bach?
[QUOTE=Hellborg 65;35552417]Fuck it.
Anyone know when he is coming bach?[/QUOTE]
4 months.
Call me dumb, but what actually is paternity leave? I'm assuming it's the opposite of maternity leave? Just them having a leave when they want to?
EA combining with Valve would be a dream.
[QUOTE=Hellborg 65;35552429]Call me dumb, but what actually is paternity leave? I'm assuming it's the opposite of maternity leave? Just them having a leave when they want to?[/QUOTE]
Just the father having some time with his kid
[QUOTE=Hellborg 65;35552429]Call me dumb, but what actually is paternity leave? I'm assuming it's the opposite of maternity leave? Just them having a leave when they want to?[/QUOTE]
Well I'd guess it's when your wife is in labour and you spend time with her and your newborn.
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[QUOTE=Imanoob;35552437]EA combining with Valve would be a dream.[/QUOTE]
How is Valve related at all with what has been said in this thread??
Ah, pre-emptive maternity leave then. I see what they did there.
[QUOTE=Imanoob;35552437]EA combining with Valve would be a dream.[/QUOTE]
No
No it wouldn't
Is this post sarcasm or something that's an awful thing to say
[QUOTE=DireAvenger;35552516]No
No it wouldn't
Is this post sarcasm or something that's an awful thing to say[/QUOTE]
I just realized my mistake,What I meant was DICE combining with Valve.
They make completely different games and on different engines. What I'd rather want is for DICE to go indie because fuck EA.
[QUOTE=Hellborg 65;35552429]Call me dumb, but what actually is paternity leave? I'm assuming it's the opposite of maternity leave? Just them having a leave when they want to?[/QUOTE]
Its pretty much just maternity leave, but for men so that they can have time with their baby as well.
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Usually its shorter than maternity leave though.
[QUOTE=markg06;35552223]Bit hard given how he's been dead for like 200 odd years.[/QUOTE]
On the bright side, dead men don't need maternity leave
[QUOTE=Fisk;35552759]They make completely different games and on different engines. What I'd rather want is for DICE to go indie because fuck EA.[/QUOTE]
A better option would be for EA to just die so it wouldn't pose any further threat to any upstart and yet-to-be producers with potential.
[QUOTE=Imanoob;35552670]I just realized my mistake,What I meant was DICE combining with Valve.[/QUOTE]
Valve is all about story telling and dice is hardcore gaming
I don't know if it'd be right
[QUOTE=fruxodaily;35553953]dice is hardcore gaming
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what.
Hope DICE doesnt get the bachend of the deal
[QUOTE=fruxodaily;35553953]Valve is all about story telling and dice is hardcore gaming
I don't know if it'd be right[/QUOTE]
I wouldn't call DICE "hardcore" gaming in any way (hardcore gaming is a ridiculous term anyway). They are just more focused on realistic styles than Valve. Who seem to focus on whatever looks fun at the time.
Got my hardcore and realistic shit mixed, sorry guys.
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