Sony close Studio Liverpool

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Sony to close Liverpool studio

WipEout studio to close doors after 28 years

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By Rob Crossley for CVG UK

Sony is to close down its Liverpool studio as part of a wider reorganisation, the platform holder has confirmed to CVG.

It is believed that Michael Denny, the man who operates PlayStation's European studio business, visited Sony Liverpool on Wednesday morning to explain to staff that the group would close.

Sony is looking at relocating staff at Sony Liverpool to other parts of the business, the company told CVG.

Sony Liverpool has undergone restructuring on two previous occasions since 2010. In March last year it was trimmed as part of a wider reorganisation of UK studios.

It is not believed that any other UK studio will be cut as part of the reorganisation.

An official press statement is expected soon.

Garlanded history

Sony Liverpool formed in 1984 as Psygnosis and is responsible for scores of games such as Wipeout and Destruction Derby.

Sony acquired the group in 2001.

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