Layoff News
Halfbrick confirms layoffs as part of internal restructuring amid wider industry pressures
The Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride developer says strategic priorities, not performance, drive changes
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Halfbrick Studios
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www.halfbrick.com
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Founded in 2001, Halfbrick has been at the forefront of the Australian game development industry for more than a decade. After years of experience developing licensed titles for platforms such as Game Boy Advance, DS, and PSP, the studio has begun expanding its portfolio with a range of original self-published games for downloadable platforms.
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