“The game industry is in a period of rapid change, and the pace of that change is accelerating. In order to control our own destiny and succeed in this rapidly changing environment, EA is taking bold action on costs so we can win in the future. We are not exempt from these cost actions here in Orlando and, subsequently, 51 of our colleagues will be leaving Tiburon… [The Studio will] focus on products with the greatest potential, continue the shift toward selling games through downloads or online play instead of retail outlets, and look for more ways to cut costs.” – Rumored email from Tiburon General Manager Philip Holt
That seems like a very strange email to send out to your workforce right after layoffs have been announced.
-Justin
