Apogee's head, Scott Miller, agrees, "Game development is not an endeavor that can be . It requires ongoing research, testing, polishing and that don't work after being implemented. Because of game development's inherent unpredictability, until we're within a few days of launching, and even then we if it means improving the gameplay."

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Broussard adds: "In the end it all means we're a very developer and development oriented company. I think we're one of the best places a developer would want to work, and the structure we develop games under----is conducive to us ." .

Our thoughts are with the who by the closure of 3D Realms: best wishes for a speedy recovery.