Said something about how they'd just hole up and build a Big Bertha, which had more than enough punch to destroy everything on the map. All of them. Total Annihilation did that to people. The story of Total Annihilation and Cavedog Entertainment reads like one of those Great Gaming Industry Tragedies. Hot young designer joins upstart company, which develops incredibly cool real-time strategy game with totally unique online campaign.
Fans rejoice, critics impressed, sales by the truckload.
Out of the blue, the designer leaves to form own studio. Company's follow-up title in steady hands, but falls short of expectations. Other projects falter. Company founders forced out by new corporate owners. Fade to black.