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Vivendi Games Lays Off 350, To Close Sierra Offices

Posted by simoniker on from the sigh dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Vivendi Universal Games has laid off 350 people and closed its Bellevue, Wa. office (formerly Sierra), according to a report on CNN/Money. In addition to the shuttering of Sierra, say goodbye to the Hoyle card games, which may not have been popular with hardcore gamers, but were beloved by mothers and other casual players." The article also notes: "The job cuts follow the May shutdown of a pair of longtime [Vivendi-owned] development studios... Papyrus Studios (makers of the company's 'NASCAR' games for years) and Impressions Games (makers of strategy titles, such as 'Zeus', 'Cleopatra' and 'Lords of the Realm III'.)", However: "Blizzard Entertainment, VU Games' top earning developer, was not affected by the restructuring."

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  1. Woo hoo!!! by Zelet · · Score: 4, Funny

    This is AWESOME! Now I get to compete with 350 MORE people for that ONE 25,000 yr entry level position!

    Fucking a, alright!

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    1. Re:Woo hoo!!! by I_Love_Pocky! · · Score: 4, Funny

      Since when do they pay 25,000/yr in India?

    2. Re:Woo hoo!!! by nacturation · · Score: 3, Funny

      Now I get to compete with 350 MORE people for that ONE 25,000 yr entry level position!

      Wow! They make you sign a 25,000 year contract? I've heard of long hours in the game industry, but that's getting ridiculous!

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  2. INR by MachDelta · · Score: 4, Funny

    He must mean 25,000 rupees a year.


    (Thats about $545US for all you curious types :P)

    1. Re:INR by TheLoneDanger · · Score: 3, Funny

      Hmmmm... developing games in Hyrule doesn't seem so bad.

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  3. Taps by JabberWokky · · Score: 3, Funny
    And off in Daventry a slow taps plays out without the formerly perky ending.

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  4. Whew! by superultra · · Score: 2, Funny

    Ken Williams got out just in time!

  5. Re:Finally. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Or, you could pretend to know what the hell the story is about. How does this change how people use the DMCA? You, sir, are stupid as hell.

  6. Re:Vivendi by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Yeah, that silly "Blizzard" thing with their uber-addictive games. Do you even KNOW what story you're replying to?