Updates on
onGamers follow up on a rumor they reported of layoffs at Blizzard's San
Francisco office (thanks
GameInformer). Their original story quoted anonymous sources reporting
layoffs, but after hearing from Blizzard, the only part of the story that's
confirmed is the departure of David Ting, the former president of the IGN Pro
League that
Blizzard acquired last year.
Apparently Blizzard's decision to relocate 10-15 employees inspired Ting's
decision to leave. "Due to the relocation of major portions of the SF team to
Irvine, I have decided it is time for me to pursue other opportunities within
the Bay Area," reads Ting's statement on the matter. "I will be staying with
Blizzard for a period of time to help with the transition as well as continue
working on a few corporate initiatives. I have enjoyed my time at Blizzard as an
employee and as an avid player of their games, and look forward to more exciting
games to come."