Report: Obsidian hit with layoffs; South Park team affected, future next-gen title canceled
Obsidian Entertainment reportedly experienced a round of layoffs this week, with the extent of the damage not entirely clear. The company’s forums lay out an idea of the body count, with messages on Twitter filling in more details.
“Another project canceled, this time for a future next-gen project and the layoffs impacted that team, plus the existing South Park team,” a tipster wrote Joystiq. “Approximately 20-30 people from all disciplines, including one person who started yesterday, as well as one who started last week.”
It was around this time last year that Obsidian also let staff go. We’ve contacted the company for an official statement.Report: Obsidian hit with layoffs; South Park team affected, future next-gen title canceled originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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