We’re picking up rumours about layoffs at NCSoft in Brighton. It’s unclear if it is simply the result of the restructuring announced in September last year, which put 60 development jobs “at risk”, or it is something...

In a self-flagellatory announcement where it admits it “failed to swiftly respond to sharp changes in the business conditions, is expected to record substantial operating losses in its amusement facilities business and consumer business in two...

THQ announced dismal third quarter results today and announced plans to reduce headcount by 24%, representing approximately 600 jobs. The additional savings planned: $70 million in development through headcount reductions and “studio dispositions” $30 million in sales,...

MCV reports that Zavvi has closed a further 17 stores, leaving only 31 stores still trading. A further 242 jobs were lost today. Added to the Job Loss Tracker.

In its third quarter results yesterday, EA announced that it was to lose a further 100 jobs, raising the total to 1,100. The company gave some details on how it intends to manage costs aggressively over the...

Brighter Minds, publisher of indie-hit World of Goo, has filed for Chapter 11 protection. The company focuses on family-friendly titles and is publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX: BRI.V). The company is a portfolio company...

Mobile Entertainment reports that THQ is restructuring its mobile division to focus on high-end games for iPhone, N-Gage, PSP and DS. 75% of jobs are affected, equating to approximately 100 people. Added to the Job Loss Tracker.