SEGA Staff Cuts Confirmed [Disturbance In The Workforce]

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kotaku.com - 1/23/2009

SEGA Staff Cuts Confirmed [Disturbance In The Workforce]

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The rumor that SEGA of America made thirty of its employees redundant is not a rumor. Confirming the lay-offs, a SEGA rep. stated, "Sega of America has grown at pace with the booming videogame industry, but at this time of economic recession, harsh retail landscape, and the reality of business ...

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