Sega of America layoffs confirmed

by Alexander Sliwinski { Jan 21st 2009 at 10:02AM }

Sega of America has let go of 30 employees, a rep for the publisher told Edge. In an emailed statement, the company explained that during this time of "economic recession, harsh retail landscape, and the reality of business challenges to profitability," the company must take steps to reduce "cost structure and ensure long-term success."

In the future, it would be nice to see Sega invest in the promotion of its more unique titles (Valkyria Chronicles says hello) instead of focusing so intently on that past-his-prime blue hedgehog.

Tags: layoffs, sega, sega-of-america, sonic

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Emceay @ Jan 21st 2009 10:51AM

Gun Valkyrie? Raikoh (forget the game name.. the dead guy who teleports around everywhere?), another JSRF? Ever since the dreamcast died, it's like they've got a ton of great ideas and they're just sitting on them, waiting for them to suffocate.

Cellien @ Jan 21st 2009 10:57AM

Hope this doesn't affect Aliens.

raindogtoo23 @ Jan 21st 2009 11:01AM

I hope they're laying off the bozos who have been turning Sonic into a travesty and not the geniuses who made Valkyria Chronicles.

Orion @ Jan 21st 2009 11:20AM

I hope so too. Just when Sega started showing some promise in it's upcoming games, this happens. I hope the Wii games theyre making like madworld aren't delayed because of this. I haven't bought a game for dust coated system in over 9 months.. but I'd really like a reason to turn it on. Common Sega.

PS: If you're listening Sega, just make a 3D Rush game on the HD consoles.. that's all you need to do to make money.

raindogtoo23 @ Jan 22nd 2009 11:00AM

I just hope MadWorld isn't a complete disappointment like every other "Mature" wii game: No More Heroes, Manhunt 2.

My wii would be getting dusty too if it weren't for my wife. That came out wrong.

I like the 3d rush update idea. I think they just need to completely rebuild the sonic franchise with one priority in mind(the one that got us hooked in the first place): the speed.

BxGT @ Jan 21st 2009 11:02AM

Got milk?

Orion @ Jan 21st 2009 11:18AM

Man I hope that white stuff is spit...

AwesomeTown @ Jan 21st 2009 11:35AM

I feel bad because I haven't picked up Valkyria Chronicles yet. I definitely will, but I just got a bunch of games I should get through first.

Zertoss @ Jan 21st 2009 11:44AM

I've got Valkyria Chronicles, but I haven't started playing it yet. I've been playing Fable 2 and Star Ocean: First Departure in between day-long sessions of trying to get my PC working again. Hard drive failures aren't fun. :(

Neither is getting laid off. I hope all of these people losing their jobs are able to find work elsewhere.