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Rumor: SEGA of America Starts Scaling Back, Lays Off Thirty [Disturbance In The Workforce]
Kotaku — ... from, however. The report from IGN cites unnamed inside sources at SEGA of America, noting that the company had not yet commented on the alleged lay-offs. While we have no confirmation on our end either, nor have we heard from anyone possibly affected by cutbacks at SEGA, it wouldn't come as a surprise. Over the past month, we've seen job turbulence at EA, Microsoft and Crystal Dynamics, with studios such as Pandemic Brisbane and Factor 5 on even shakier ground. Bad Economy Hits SEGA [IGN] ...

SEGA & EA Tiburon Layoffs?
Blue's News — Bad Economy Hits SEGA on IGN reports that 30 employees have been laid off at SEGA of America, attributing the report to a source inside the company. Their requests for official comment from SEGA have not yet been answered. Also, ...

SEGA Now Cutting Employees, Too?
Kombo.com — [image] According to a report from IGN , it looks like SEGA is the latest company whose employees must face the wrath of the chopping block. The article states that a source has revealed 30 people were laid off from the company earlier today. As to how-- or if-- this might affect upcoming SEGA releases, nothing is known. Presently, no official response has come forth from the company, but we'll keep you updated.

PODCAST: EvilCast NewsBrief, Episode #4
www.GamesAreEvil.com — ... from lord knows where, as we continue in our series of regular podcasts where the GamesAreEvil Editors casually discuss the day’s biggest gaming new.  The topics of the day includes developer layoffs, a studio reborn and other PlayStation related shenanigans. Links to topics Discussed: World of Goo Soundtrack Available for FREE! Rumor: Announced EA Layoffs Coming to Blackbox Bad Economy Hits SEGA Say Hello To Ruffian Games ...

Sega of America Confirms Layoffs
The Escapist : Latest News — ... in an e-mail to Edge Online. "The decision to lay off staff was a difficult one, and we thank these employees for their contributions and wish them well in their future endeavors." The Sega rep confirmed that the layoffs amounted to "around 30" employees, but declined to go into specifics about what departments they effected, and whether they put the release of any future games in limbo. IGN's original report of the layoffs indicated that the layoffs were centered on the company's San Francisco office, which includes both publishing and development staff. The layoffs at Sega ...