Cold-Steel
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They better not let go of Christina Le....NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Layoffs at SCEA today?
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She's been gone for almost a month
She was in a windows phone ad.
DiscoJer
Member
They need new talent in management, not things like tester. But I doubt many managers are going to get laid off.
Which is SCEA. They also did Uncharted and Resistance.
DragonSworne
Banned
True, management in Sony could use the old kick in the but out the door.
He wasnt a tester, he was in PR and did a damn fine job. Everyone should buy Tokyo Jungle in his honor next week.
Indeed, at least Microsoft has the $199 option with the Xbox. I don't really know who's going to go for a PS3 this holiday season.
viciouskillersquirrel
Member
Disgrasony?
Fiascony?
S0wndy?
Collapsony?
Sonydammerung?
Adversony?
Cataclysony?
Tribulasony?
Ruinasony?
Nothing really works. Besides which, as much fun as it is to make fun of Sony and its disgraceful mismanagement, real people are losing their jobs and I don't see how this is going to help turn things around long-term.
Plenty of people.
OldJadedGamer
Banned
Those are decisions of SCEI. SCEA has no choice but to work with what they got.
You can bet it will be cheaper this holiday season, they're keeping the new model at a higher price point so they can clear stock of the old ones. PS3's been selling way below expectations this year so their stock is not as low as they were expecting when they planned for the new one.
cosmicblizzard
Banned
Not like he did much better at Fox apparently.
He was running the PR for it.
funkystudent
Member
its kind of impressive jack tretton has been the head of SCEA for so long.
Probably the only SCE head who has been in the same job since before the ps3 launched.
I think its time ........
Anyway I hope Bend are not effected. SCEA dont give a shit about Vita so they might seem like a quick one to write off even though they are western sony's only dedicated portable studio.
Probably the only SCE head who has been in the same job since before the ps3 launched.
I think its time ........
Anyway I hope Bend are not effected. SCEA dont give a shit about Vita so they might seem like a quick one to write off even though they are western sony's only dedicated portable studio.
The price increase is pretty weird, but that $200 Xbox always seemed like a bit of a joke to me. To do anything with it you'd have to get a HDD at a later date for $100. That puts it over the PS3 cost, even with a much larger HDD and blu-ray player.
PS+ seems to be picking up steam, and having the larger HDD is nice for the game rentals and digital content.
I guess they feel their exclusive software lineup for 2012/2013 is strong enough that they feel comfortable with the current price ... for now.
Afro Gunsou
Banned
If PS All Stars bombs, expect a LOT more layoffs 
Fox Mulder
Member
You can get a 360 hdd off eBay for like $60. Both need to be cheaper than they are though, we're entering goddamn holiday 2012. It feels like they're going to coast with bundles and be content with their current situations until new consoles launch.
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Deleted member 13876
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Username quote.
Or just use a USB drive.
Flopony?
OldJadedGamer
Banned
You can also use basically any USB stick to expand the memory as well. The ASP for the 360 has always been higher than the PS3 for as long as I remember.
On topic, Sony is in the Bay Area whith a dozen other game companies so hopefully these peeps find new homes soon.
Next you're telling me that Kevin Butler is playing Wii.
HamPster PamPster
Member
I need updates on the Blogcast members STAT!
No, he didn't. He just works for Sony Pictures now.
oh all right
If PS All Stars bombs, expect a LOT more layoffs
If?
Cold-Steel
Member
Hope you land on your feet soon!
that1dude24
Member
zipper is also closed
SniperHunter
Banned
Shane fired from Sony too? A sad day, I wonder which department is taking the most hits
Randolph Freelander
Member
Best of luck to all those impacted, hope you all land somewhere.
BoilersFan23
Member
That's pretty much what is going on.
We lost quite a few people today... Very sad
Any idea how many?
If you're referring to his tweet, I think he was just commenting about his colleagues. Unless there is more info?
SniperHunter
Banned
did a development studio lose employees or was it the marketing deparment etc?
Five in my department alone. Director, Sr. Manager, two Managers, and me.... I've heard marketing was also hit...
So basically for $40 more, I can get a next gen console?
Best of luck to those affected.
SniperHunter
Banned
which department were you in?Five in my department alone. Director, Sr. Manager, two Managers, and me.... I've heard marketing was also hit...