Publisher Gazillion Entertainment has confirmed layoffs at John Romero's studio, Slipgate Ironworks, which is currently working on an unnamed MMO. Although the publisher wouldn't reveal the number let go, Kotaku reports that former staffers estimate around 50 people are looking for a new place of work.
A statement from Gazillion obtained by Gamasutra claims that the company decided to "change the format" of the Slipgate Ironworks project to reach the "widest possible audience." The game will now launch with a "smaller core team." Gazillion is also publishing the delayed Jumpgate Evolutions and 2012's Marvel Universe MMO.
Source -- Gazillion Confirms Layoffs At Romero-Led MMO Dev Slipgate Ironworks [Gamasutra]
Source -- Romero's Slipgate Ironworks Hammered Down, MMO Project Still On [Kotaku]
