Tag Archives: layoffs

Steve Janiak named CEO as Alex Rigopulos becomes chief creative officer

Music-focused game development studio Harmonix has let go of 37 employees in an organizational restructure. In a statement to Joystiq, a Harmonix spokesperson explained 37 full-time positions have been eliminated to bring things into alignment with current and upcoming plans. "Harmonix is in the process of restructuring our organization to …

Microsoft says changes being made to "development process and methodolgy" at Twycross studio

An unspecified number of jobs have been lost at Microsoft owned developer Rare. Eurogamer reports that the move comes after sales of recent Xbox One release Kinect Sports Rivals, which was made at the Twycross studio, were lower than expected, resulting in a significant loss” for the project. It reports …

Update: Disney India has issued the following statement in response to our report on the layoffs in its games division: We are undertaking a restructuring in the Digital business, aligned with our global long-term digital strategy that is focused on sustainable profitability and innovation. The intent is to concentrate all …

Atlanta office now focusing on developing content for Eve universe

Developer looking for new source of funding to keep company alive

Although the numbers remain unspecified, Microsoft has let go some of its Studios developers. Microsoft Studios artist Patrick Loughman and technical producer Elbert Perez have confirmed that they have lost their jobs on Twitter. "At Xbox, our goal is to constantly create new fun, social and interactive entertainment experiences,” a …

Developers let go at first-party studios

'This restructuring is part of the normal ebb and flow of game production,' claims studio president