Big Layoffs at EA

While their have been layoffs at a many companies over the last year, I was actually surprised that EA will need to let some of their employees go, as well. One thing I have heard a lot is that the video game industry has remained strong and even experienced growth during this tough economy. It would seem, however, that it hasn’t been enough to keep the industry free of layoffs.

Today I was saddened to read that big name video game producer, EA, will be laying off up to ten percent of their North American work-force. This is specifically upsetting for me to read, as I live very close to a big EA facility, and have many friends who work there. They are talented people, and hopefully they will find other work soon, and land on their feet!