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SCi’s share price has tumbled 20 per cent following the company’s announcement of its restructuring plans this morning. According to Dow Jones, shares were down 20 per cent, or 11 pence, at 42 pence 0847 GMT – after dropping more than 35 per cent in earlier trading. The publisher said …

This morning’s announcement that SCi is to axe 25 per cent of its workforce and become a ‘studio-led’ games company has huge ramifications for its employees and the industry at large – we outline every last detail you need to know here . Read the top line news about the …

Meeting with senator leads to concrete first steps

Fundamental change in business structure: – SCi’s business structure will be significantly changed from a centrally controlled development and publishing model to a studio-led business focused around cornerstone products, such as Tomb Raider, Hitman, Championship Manager and Deus Ex. – Creation of Eidos PLAY to fuse together casual and new …

After almost a year’s worth of speculation about its long-awaited arrival on PS3, Konami has finally confirmed that Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will arrive on PS3 in both North America and Europe on June 12th. In addition, the game will also include the mysterious Metal Gear …

After revealing its plans to cut a quarter of its workforce, scrap 14 projects still in development and become a ‘studio-led’ publisher, the Britsoft firm has revealed that it would still be interested if a suitor was ready to make the company The official statement from the company reads: At …

Alchemic Dream collaboration to offer event planning, support

25 per cent of jobs to go, 14 projects cancelled, and production services moved to Montreal - all part of new 'studio-led' model

Newly installed SCi CEO Phil Rogers has this morning revealed the result of his company business review – announcing that he plans to restructure the company around a new ‘studio-led’ business model, which means a reduction in workforce and cancellation of 14 projects. SCi, which owns publishing label Eidos and …

Unconfirmed reports suggest SCi will ditch Bath-based team, and possibly other 'non-core' studios as part of shake up