Report: Perfect World Hit with Massive Layoffs - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 19 March 2015 / 4,747 ViewsMMO developer Perfect World Entertainment has been hit with massive layoffs, according to a report from Massively Overpowered. Ben PerLee had tweeted about the layoffs, but it has since been deleted.
"So I got laid off yesterday, but on the bright side I have more time to practice for the $100k @HexTCG tournament," tweeted Miller confirming at least one person had been laid off.
Perfect World Entertainment was formed in 2008 and currently runs 13 games. They are best known for publishing Star Trek Online and Torchlight.
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Not really surprising since there owner has recently delisted from the stock market after massive losses.
Not a perfect world anymore.
I know, but I have to.
Just... just.
Just... just.
Considering how awfully they run their games, I'm not really surprised they can't keep their user base.
Is STO gonna get sold to someone else again... I'm tired of updating accounts and shit for that game.