Video game developer Blizzard Entertainment expected to cut 136 jobs from Cork office 

Located in Blackpool in Cork, Blizzard Entertainment employs around 200 people

Fears of job cuts were first prompted in October last year when tech giant, Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard a record-breaking, $69m deal.

Video game developer, Blizzard Entertainment is set to cut more than 130 jobs from its office in Cork following the firm's recent acquisition by tech giant, Microsoft. 

Speaking in the Dáil on Thursday, Tánaiste, Michéal Martin confirmed that the number of expected redundancies was 136, calling the proposed cuts "very serious" for impacted staff and their families.