Also to ”increase operational efficiency” says their statement. The most recent title from SOE has been MMO Free Realms on PS3 and PC.
”In a move to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs, Sony Online Entertainment has eliminated 5% of its full-time workforce, equalling 41 people,” a Sony rep told IndustryGamers. SOE operates a number of online games.
”SOE looks forward to continuing its leadership role in the online games industry as it celebrates the highly successful launch of Free Realms, the 10-year commemoration of its ground-breaking EverQuest franchise, and the continued performance of the company’s other games.” Another casualty for SOE has been Star Wars Galaxies.
The long running Star Wars MMO has gone through numerous changes since launch and ever since it steered away from its more ‘hardcore’ roots subscriptions have plummeted. Next year may see BioWare’s Star Wars: The Old Republic MMO lift off.
Are you still an active fan of EverQuest, videogamer? Sony Online is also developing The Agency MMO for PS3 and PC, said to be a free-to-play MMOFPS.
