Layoffs At Sony's Playstation Division

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by dgridley, Jun 6, 2007.

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    Roughly 80 to 100 employees of Sony Computer Entertainment of America's Foster City headquarters were laid off today, Kotaku has learned from a source who was among those asked to hand in their badge and keys before leaving the premises.

    "In an effort to accurately align the company to meet the changing needs of our consumers and of our industry, Sony Computer Entertainment America has found it necessary to analyze our current business and to restructure the company as necessary to continue our standing as the market leader," SCEA spokesman Dave Karraker told Kotaku this evening, when contacted for comment. " These restructuring efforts are currently underway and do include the streamlining of our operations and other initiatives to further strengthen the business, reduce costs and increase operational efficiency. "

    http://kotaku.com/gaming/industry/lay+offs-hit-scea-hq-today-266292.php

    Oopsie! Looks like maybe the Playstation 3 strategy wasn't such a good idea.. I read that Wii is outselling PS3 in Japan 5 to 1!
     
    dgridley, Jun 6, 2007 IP