Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Germany
Region
Hamburg;
Location of affected unit(s)
Hamburg
Sector
Information / Communication
Publishing Of Information; Production And Programming Of Audiovisual
Publishing Activities
58.21 - Publishing of computer games

80 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
23 October 2012
Employment effect (start)
23 October 2012
Foreseen end date

Description

As announced on October 23, 2012 German game developer Bigpoint will cut 80 jobs at its site in Hamburg (Germany). This is due to an industry crisis and declining turnover.

Bigpoint is specialized in browser games and sells virtual goods. In total, Bigpoint employs about 800 people in Hamburg. US sites, such as San Francisco, are also affected. 40 jobs will be cut.


Sources

  • 23 October 2012: Financial Times Deutschland (online)
  • 1 November 2012: WirtschaftsWoche

Citation

Eurofound (2012), Bigpoint, Internal restructuring in Germany, factsheet number 74379, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/74379.