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Gearbox cuts 25 jobs amidst rumours of cancellation of Aliens: Colonial Marines

Shacknews reports that Gearbox has made up to 26 staff redundant, following rumours that Sega has cancelled Aliens: Colonial Marines.

CEO Randy Pitchford has subsequently stated that to say it has “halted” is an “inaccurate characterization.”

26 jobs added to the Job Loss Tracker.

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Posted by Nicholas Lovell on November 21, 2008 · Filed under Game Over Zone

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