Loads Of Layoffs
Belka Games lays off 20% of workforce as it becomes "more critical" of future titles
At least 33 people have been let go, including a number of team leads
Company Profile
Belka Games
Website belka-games.com/
About
Located in Limassol, Cyprus, Belka Games is known for its Clockmaker title, a match-three puzzler that has become a top-grossing game in the US. Founded in 2009, the studio employees over 200 people.
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Alexandr Bogdanov
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Pavel Sudakov
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Olga Semykina
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Anton Danko
Lead artist
Maria Plendukova
Ivan Larionov
Head of development
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