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computerandvideogames.com - 1/20/2009

News: No Outrun for PSN in US

— computerandvideogames.com — Tuesday 20-Jan-2009 4:00 PM Blue sky racer XBLA-exclusive in North America, Sega confirms Outrun Online Arcade will... not be released on the PlayStation Network in North America, Sega has confirmed to CVG. Instead the colourful update will opt for Xbox ... (more) News: No Outrun for PSN in US

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pole.sega.jp - 1/23/2009

見吉隆夫プロデュース − 珍道中!!ポールの大冒険

— pole.sega.jp — このサイトに掲載する一切の文書、図版、手段や形態を問わず転載、複製する事を禁じます。 当サイトは株式会社セガが運営しております。[ お問い合わせはこちら ] “Wii”および“WiiWare”は、任天堂の登録商標です。 SEGA (more) 見吉隆夫プロデュース − 珍道中!!ポールの大冒険

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uk.xbox360.ign.com - 1/20/2009

Bad Economy Hits SEGA

— uk.xbox360.ign.com — January 20, 2009 - Despite analysts' beliefs early last year that the gaming industry would not be... hit hard by the world's economic strife, that has not been the case. Adding to the list of publishers cutting overhead is SEGA of America, which today ... (more) Bad Economy Hits SEGA

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SEGA Staff Cuts Confirmed [Disturbance In The Workforce]
Kotaku — ... but at this time of economic recession, harsh retail landscape, and the reality of business challenges to profitability, we must take steps to reduce our cost structure and ensure long-term success... The decision to lay off staff was a difficult one, and we thank these employees for their contributions and wish them well in their future endeavors." According to the SEGA spokesperson, "about thirty" employees were laid off. We wish them luck in their job search and future endeavors. Confirmed: Sega Cuts Staff [EDGE]

SEGA cuts about 18% of staff
CrunchGear — ... Edge is reporting that SEGA has confirmed laying off 30 staff members due to “economic recession, harsh retail landscape, and the reality of business challenges to profitability,” according to a company spokesperson. ...

Sega of America layoffs confirmed
Joystiq — ... Sega of America has let go of 30 employees, a rep for the publisher told Edge. In an emailed statement, the company explained that during this time of "economic recession, harsh retail landscape, and the reality of business challenges to profitability," ...

Job loss roundup: like other roundups, only less fun
Engadget — ... 70 percent) and simultaneously said it's going to shrug off 600 of its employees, while the folks over at Intel have said they're shutting down a manufacturing facility in the Philippines which houses 1,800 employees. Sony's vaguely announced a "restructuring" which is bound to result in misery and job loss, while Sega confirmed that "about 300" people have been vaporized from the pay sheet. So... everything's cool with this blogging job, right guys? Guys!? Read - Confirmed: Sega cuts staff Read - Sony announces restructuring plan ...

Next on Sega's release schedule: 30 employees
Joystiq [Nintendo] — ... For a "recession-proof" industry, there sure is heck of a lot of people losing their jobs in the games business. Sega of America has joined EA, Pandemic, Eidos, Free Radical, and others in this disturbing trend, asking ...