US game firm to axe 200 jobs in Cork

Up to 200 jobs are to go at the American computer game firm, Blizzard Entertainment, in Cork city.

Wed, 29 Feb, 2012 - 20:54

Up to 200 jobs are to go at the American computer game firm, Blizzard Entertainment, in Cork city.

The company currently employs 900 people at is operation in Blackpool on Cork’s northside and staff were briefed today by management on the proposed cuts.

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