This is unfortunate.

Sad to have these people lose their jobs, but Square Enix needs to step up their game if they dont want more people laid-off.

Square Enix hasn't needs a massive restructuring, particularly in the writing department. I havent't bought one of their games in three years because I cant stand the painful dialog and nonsensicle stories. They have gone from a Juggernaught to a a circus sideshow and I s3ee litle hope that they will improve.

I'm just surprised Square Enix is still in business period!

Maybe developers and publishers should start releasing info when they hire new people

Unfortunate.  I wonder if their employees were slacking off and reason for their unemployment.  Only thing I could think why they'd let go of somebody.

Now if only they would layoff Nomura, they would continue going in the right direction.

I wonder if Hitman had underwhelming sales. They still have Tomb Raider coming up but we'll see if that amounts to a blockbuster. They have botched Final Fantasy too many times, people have no faith in that franchise anymore.

Square Enix (Squaresoft) used to be an industry icon,it's a real shame they still produce some good stuff but the industry unfortunately is going in the direction of other genres of gaming.

Ok squenix, looks like its time to release that chrono game you have locked away

Ouch. I feel bad for all of the people who was laid off. Right before Christmas too.........

If you had told me in 1997 that fifteen years later I'd be more excited about Square's western developed products than their Japanese ones, I would have spit in your face. Alas, here I am...

I don't think it is all doom and gloom for SquareEnix.

They are a corporate Behemoth. I am sure they have plenty of stamina left....

Always sad to hear about people losing their jobs.

i guess this is what happens when you dont listen to the fans. FFVII remake=job security.

This is very unfortunate for all those who lost their jobs, especially right before Christmas. Hopefully they'll be able to quickly find employment elsewhere.

This is sad. And this seems to be happening on a weekly basis in the gaming industry. I wish them well, and hope that they find employment elsewhere.

very unfortunate, but companies need to stop making games on these multi-million dollar budgets...every company isn't naught dog, epic, activision, dice, or santa monica ...those are the big boys...just do what telltale did: make a great game, with a low budget, don't charge $60 for the game, provide easy achievements/trophies, and reap the rewards...don't believe me, then what was 2012 game of the year award awarded to???????