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Sony Online Entertainment to lose 5% of work force
The developer of Free Realms and Everquest set to lose 41 staffers
Written by Andy Griffiths, 20 July 2009
Sony Online Entertainment has released a statement to the Massively.com website confirming its plans to lay off 5% of the company's work force, totalling 41 full-time employees. Despite the success of Free Realms and EverQuest celebrating its ten year anniversary, the company needs to increase efficiency and cut costs. The full statement is below:
MMOZine Issue 23
For our latest Everquest coverage, click here to download MMOZine Issue 23 for free."In a move to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs, Sony Online Entertainment has eliminated 5% of its full-time workforce, equalling 41 people. SOE looks forward to continuing its leadership role in the online games industry as it celebrates the highly successful launch of Free Realms, the 10-year commemoration of its ground-breaking EverQuest franchise, and the continued performance of the company's other games."
SOE are refusing to comment on the losses, but needless to say our best wishes go out to those affected.
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