Tag Archives: layoffs

Publisher reported to be set to lay off 50% of workforce

Voluntary redundancies offered to 11 per cent of mobile firm's global workforce as it looks to boost profitability

Publisher confirms small number of redundancies as part of restructure

Sega has cut an unspecified number of US jobs as part of ongoing restructuring. Venture Beat received confirmation directly from a Sega representative on the matter, but specifics were largely withheld. As the gaming industry continues to evolve, companies must adapt and adjust in order to compete and succeed in …

Company cuts back on web tv as it retreats from e-sports ahead of Firefall launch

Gameloft has attributed around €1.1 million in expenses to restructuring of operations in India and the Philippines. Gameloft abruptly shut down its Hyderabad studio earlier this year, in the process laying off over 200 employees with no advance notice, explanation, or severance pay. In a financial statement outlining the first …

Bioshock Infinite developer Irrational Games has suffered a round of layoffs. A representative confirmed to Kotaku that eight individuals have been let go as part of a streamlining effort for the studio. "In an effort to streamline our processes I am sad to confirm that we let go a total …

Developer says layoffs will not affect current DLC productions

Company says it's streamlining to focus on EverQuest Next and EverQuest Landmark

Sony Online Entertainment has suffered layoffs at its Austin and San Diego offices, with up to 200 employees reportedly affected. A post on the company’s forums by community relations director Linda Carlson first revealed the redundancies, describing them as a reduction in our workforce” at Sony Online. As a company, …