Inner Bits, where "game developers speak out", have posted what they say are details on the recently rumored layoffs to affect Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.

According to the site, the following SCEE studios, responsible for some of Sony's biggest internally developed franchises. Killzone developer Guerilla looks to have escaped the cost cutting axe.

• Sony Liverpool - where WipeOut and F1 are produced - lost over 50 employees. Sony QA for European titles is also largely based at Sony Liverpool.
• Sony Cambridge (Primal, Medieval, 24) lost about 20 people, almost a full quarter of their staff.
• The Sony London studios also let go of over 50 employees. It handles various projects such as HOME, The Getaway, EyeToy, SingStar as well as various R&D and support departments.
• 30 staff across Sony Territories, mostly in sales, marketing and PR in various countries were dismissed as well.

More details at the link below. Michael McWhertor

Studio News and Rumors [Inner Bits via Game|Life]

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