SCi Cuts 25% of Jobs, Cancels 14 Projects

It seems you really should not mess with Jeff Gertsmann, as it has been reported that SCi, a parent company of Eidos has been forced to cut 25% of jobs, thus reducing the head count of the company to 800. They will also be cancelling 14 unannounced projects as a result.

“Following our business review over the last six weeks, we are initiating a clear action plan based on three fundamental strands of activity: a radical change in our structure to a studio-led business, a top to bottom programme of product improvement and efficiency and a considerable cost reduction plan,” commented Phil Rogers, CEO of the company.

“To get SCi on track we have to act rapidly and effect change quickly. We must allow the world-class people that we have within the Group to focus on strong, profitable titles which will create the value our shareholders deserve. I am confident our staff share this vision and excitement for the future”

The company also stated that they will now be focusing on their core products – Tomb Raider, Hitman, Championship Manager and Deus Ex – instead of working on other titles that may not generate an acceptable return on investment.