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EA Plans Job Cuts, Cancels Titles, Aims to Close “Several Facilities”

Yesterday Electronic Arts announced it plans to slash over 1,500 jobs by March 2010 as a cost-reducing measure. Since October 2008 EA has already eliminated over 1,000 jobs.

The world’s second largest video game publisher said it will concentrate its efforts on products bearing “higher margin opportunities.”

“This action will result in the closure of several facilities and a headcount reduction of approximately 1,500 positions, of which 1,300 are included in the restructuring plan,” stated the publisher. “This plan will result in annual cost saving of at least $100 million and restructuring charges of $130 to $150 million.”

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Warhammer Online: Now With Unlimited Free Trial Action!

Have you ever wanted to check out Warhammer Online, but felt that a measly 10 free days just wasn’t enough time to hook you? Well all that is about to change. Yesterday, Mythic announced that they will be replacing the existing 10 day trial with a FREE unlimited trial. Now you can check out the game as much as you want, all within certain limits of course.

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Warhammer Online Offers Free 10-Day Trial

Need a break from your crippling WoW addiction? Looking for another potential time sink to sap your will to live and turn you into even more of a social recluse? Well EA and Mythic Entertainment have got some candy for you…and the first hit’s free, kid!

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is now offering a 10-day free trial to allow you a sample taste of the MMO based on Games Workshop’s classic miniatures wargame.

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