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\nPlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst has confirmed that some projects have been cancelled in the wake of layoffs across Sony Interactive Entertainment.\n<\/p>\n

\nEarlier today, SIE president and CEO Jim Ryan announced 900 layoffs would take place across the company<\/a>, including the complete closure of PlayStation London Studios.\n<\/p>\n

\nHulst then followed up with a further statement<\/a>, to discuss the impact of this workforce reduction and a “re-evaluation of how we operate”. <\/p>\n

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PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst has confirmed that some projects have been cancelled in the wake of layoffs across Sony Interactive Entertainment. Earlier today, SIE president and CEO Jim Ryan announced 900 layoffs would take place across the company, including the complete closure of PlayStation London Studios. Hulst then followed up with a further statement, to discuss the impact of this workforce reduction and a “re-evaluation of how we operate”. 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