Layoffs at Sony Santa Monica

[Zappykins]

Fusioncode said:

Zappykins said:

JustThatGamer said:

I read somewhere that it's sold close to 3 million already, so that's not it.

They've been on a hiring spree for ages, maybe they're just laying off the lesser devs to hire new talent from Irrational Games or something?

Not according to VGC! IT's listed as only selling 1.74 million Worldwide.  And it barely beat Gears of War: Judgement - in Japan.  The Xbox 360 isn't Japan's biggest seller.

Anyone know the latest on movie the studio?

God of War has never been popular in Japan, and how exactly is that relevant anyways? 

I was just completely shocked how poorly it sold. The question is why are they laying people off.  Not selling up to expectations is a big deal.  Getting nearly beaten by a poor selling 360 exclusive in Japan is noteworthy.

 For example God of War III sold three times as many units in Japan.  We know they just canceled a game, and are moving the studio out of Santa Monica.  They were supposed to be expanding, but seems they are merging more operations with Naughty Dog at the new place.