Layoffs rake Aeria Games in the wake of Gamigo merger

Berlin-based online game publisher Aeria Games recently merged with fellow German game publisher Gamigo, and now a source close to the matter tells Gamasutra that a number of staffers have been laid off at Aeria following the deal.

While Aeria will continue to be a going concern in the game industry, an estimated 106 people are reportedly being let go at the company and a number of projects are being shut down.

Like Gamigo, the company operates a portfolio of free-to-play games across browsers and mobile devices. Late last year it opened a new office in San Francisco to solidify its presence in North America. 

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