Sega Studios Australia lays off 37, transitions to digital

Sega Studios Australia, developer of the upcoming London 2012 Olympics game, is laying off 37 of its 80 staffers as part of a restructuring effort. The studio, which features advanced motion-capture facilities, was originally part of The Creative Assembly, and was renamed last year when development of this game was announced.

According to a statement sent to Joystiq, Sega Studios Australia will now focus on digitally distributed titles. “We can confirm that SSA has signed a multi-product deal focussing across the digital marketplace,” SSA said. The downsizing effort will “ensure we have a more effective and agile team that will enable us to quickly adapt to consumer needs and deliver strong content across multiple digital platforms,” according to the studio.

Find the full statement after the break.

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