Another Round of Layoffs For SOE: 35 Positions Trimmed

UPDATE: We heard about layoffs today, but linked to (and quoted) the 2009 article. Here is the correct link and quote:

From IndustryGamers.com:

The developer behind DC Universe Online and The Agency, Sony Online Entertainment, has laid off 35 employees, or just over 4% of its full-time workforce, in an effort to “better align the company’s resources…as well as improve operational efficiency,” says SOE’s Scott Gulbransen, senior director of global PR & corporate communications.

The official statement: “In a move to better align the company’s resources against areas of growth that meet consumer demand in today’s online market as well as improve operational efficiency, Sony Online Entertainment has eliminated just over 4% of its full-time workforce, equaling 35 people. The changes will better position SOE to deliver against its emphasis on developing games for a wider, more diverse audience and remaining a worldwide leader in online gaming.”

These layoffs are almost exactly one year after the company announced layoffs of 41 employees on July 17, 2009.