Kotaku reports layoffs at Disney Interactive Studios, a story initially
characterized as a rumor that has now been confirmed. The quote they got
from Disney unsurprisingly blames these uncertain economic times for the cuts,
saying: "In addition to all of these changes, we have also determined that
Directors and above will not be receiving merit increases this year. All of
these actions are part of a focused effort to ensure we are closely managing the
organization through the current economic climate, balancing our need to respond
to the current environment with our goal of driving significant long-term
growth." Some of the cuts are said to be at Propaganda Games prompting the
cancellation of
Turok 2, a project that's never been officially
announced. A follow-up on
GameDaily sets the number of jobs lost at 30, significantly lower than the
first report. They also offer a vague quote about Turok indicating Disney
retains the rights to the franchise, and a less vague statement that Propaganda
remains a two-team studio working on two separate unannounced projects.