EA CEO Announces Layoffs, Cancels Star Wars Game
TL;DR
EA's CEO Andrew Wilson announced layoffs affecting around 670 employees, citing a shift towards owned IP and online communities. The email, which began with positive industry-leading statements, was criticized for its lack of directness. The company also canceled a Star Wars FPS game and shut down a Battlefield standalone single-player studio. The decision has raised concerns about the impact on the company's knowledge base and the future of its franchises.
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- EA to lay off 5% of workforce, or about 670 employees CNBC
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