Dead Space creator Glen Schofield has spoken about the state of the video game industry, revealing how “tough” times had led to him shelving an idea for a new breed of horror game that he had been working on with his daughter, Nicole. The veteran developer added that he might have directed his last game–The Callisto Protocol–as he had been unsuccessful in securing financial support for his new project after shopping the prototype to investors.
In a LinkedIn post, Schofield explained that he attempted to secure $17 million to finance the game’s development, which would be used to recruit a small team of developers. While there was interest in the game, investors wanted to negotiate for a smaller budget, with some companies offering as little as $2 million. “So last month, we decided to walk away,” Schofield wrote. “Some ideas are better left untouched than done cheap. We had a team of six here in the States and a full crew in the UK. Now, everyone’s looking for work. They’re all talented folks–if you’re hiring, let me know.”