Sega of America Experiences Layoffs

Unfortunately, the birth of a new generation isn’t all about fresh revenue streams and the growth of the video game industry. The changing nature of development calls for alterations to the structure of major companies, and Sega of America is one of the many groups being forced to make cuts. A spokesman from the company has confirmed to VentureBeat that a still-unknown number of jobs have been eliminated in order for the publisher to stay competitive.

"As the gaming industry continues to evolve, companies must adapt and adjust in order to compete and succeed in an ever-changing environment," the representative said. "As a result of this, Sega of America has recently undergone a restructure that will enable the company to focus efficiently on developing new and existing content across digital platforms as well as continuing to focus on key brands for packaged goods."

The number of jobs lost is said to be small, but since news broke last year that Sega intends to restructure its Western business, it seems as if the bad news keeps piling up. Five of the company’s European offices have been closed, along with Sega Studios Australia. The major bright spot comes in the form of the recent Atlus purchase, which cost the publisher around $141 million.