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EA Layoffs at Salt Lake

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By acharris7703-02-2014

EA Salt Lake, the studio that released various Sims expansions as well as Risk: Factions is downsizing its staff. EA confirmed to Game Informer that it is letting go an undisclosed number of employees. Their reason for this is “reduction of a few teams” so that they can focus on mobile gaming. These come after a poor 3rd quarter turn over for EA.

"EA Salt Lake is becoming largely focused on mobile development, including The Sims and other projects. Recent shifts unfortunately resulted in the reduction of a few teams. As we look to match skills with opportunities, some staff will be offered other positions at EA, while others will leave the company."

The Salt Lake team was moved from Bountiful, UT to downtown Salt Lake City in 2010. Before EA purchased them in 2006, they were known as Headgate Studios, and worked throughout the 2000’s mainly on the Tiger Woods series. If I am honest, I can’t say I am surprised by this as EA don’t make the best decisions in the gaming industry. Still feel sorry for the staff who are losing their jobs though.


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