Layoffs Hit Sega Studios in Australia
Posted by Mike Malloy on 02.07.2012
Around half the staff let go
Around half the staff has been let go from Sega Studios Australia as their work on the upcoming Olympic Game London 2012 wraps up. Gareth Gower, Director of Studio Marketing at SEGA Studios Australia has released a statement on the layoffs.
"The rise of digital gaming provides an opportunity to align the studio with a rapidly growing market at a time when the games industry is undergoing a significant transition," reads the studio statement. "To this end, we can confirm that SSA has signed a multi-product deal focussing across the digital marketplace. We have commenced development on these titles and will announce more details in the near future.
"As part of this focus on digital avenues, there is a requirement to re-structure the studio resources accordingly and regrettably, we are announcing the loss of 37 staff. The decision to downsize was not taken lightly but this strategic re-structure will ensure we have a more effective and agile team that will enable us to quickly adapt to consumer needs and deliver strong content across multiple digital platforms. We thank those team members affected for their contributions and wish them well in their future endeavours."
