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NOV. 16 | SCHAFFINOSX - In 2006, Activision acquired RedOctane, the developers behind the widely popular Guitar Hero series. In result of the massive success of that purchase, Activision reached out to other developers to extend their presence in the gaming world. To become more prominent in the racing genre, Activision purchased Bizarre Creations, and the next year bought Budcat due to its work on the Guitar Hero series and in the Nintendo platforms.

Now, in 2010, it would seem as though Activision is reconsidering their decisions made in previous years. Consideration is currently being put into selling Bizarre Creations, and Budcat has been closed altogether.

Activision is showing some care for the 88 employees whose jobs have been impacted in result of this shutdown, and is planning on redirecting as many jobs as they can towards other parts of the company:

"Approximately 88 positions, or approximately 1 percent of our global workforce, will be impacted by these reductions," reads Activision's statement. "We are working to redirect those employees that are impacted to other parts of the company where possible, as well as offering them outplacement counseling services."

Despite Activision's cuts, Activision has no plan in scaling back on their strategic front:

"We continue to streamline our music development resources to ensure that they are aligned against our slate and strategic goals," continues the company's statement. "As a result, we are implementing a targeted reduction in jobs in our Quality Assurance team in California and closing our Budcat studio in Iowa. Budcat has been a great partner to Activision and has created a lasting impact on the Guitar Hero franchise."

Before Budcat was purchased by Activision in 2008, the developer had helped Activision by creating various ports for the Guitar Hero series, including World Tour, Legends of Rock, and the Guitar Hero: Aerosmith.

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I wish the best for the impacted employees, and hope that they do not fall victim to an economy that is barely in a stage of recovery.

i posted this in the user submitted news section like 6 hours ago and no one checked it or approved it :confused: but good job i guess.

/facepalm user submitted news is for the News Apps...

A fail......