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In another announcement released today,"Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) today announced another step in its turnaround plan to improve operating effectiveness, reduce costs and position for growth. The changes include a significant staff reduction in its North American based operations resulting in the elimination of 350 staff positions. The Company's Blizzard Entertainment studio was not part of the staff reduction."

So if Blizzard is not getting the cut, where did the ax fall? Iup.com is reporting that Sierra was gutted, and is remains nothing more than a name.

The remnants of Sierra were evidently the hardest-hit. Reports from inside the Seattle-based operation indicate that nearly all personnel from that branch of Vivendi lost their jobs this morning. Vivendi may continue to use the Sierra label and brand, but the venerable gaming company -- with roots dating back to the earliest days of PC action and adventure gaming in the early '80s -- has now ceased to exist in all but name.