Layoffs Hit Aliens Colonial Marines Studio TimeGate

It was inevitable. One of the studios behind Aliens: Colonial Marines, TimeGate, has been hit with layoffs as it prepares "for the transition to next-generation consoles and new business models."

"Today, we had to make the difficult decision to let go of some great game developers. This is never easy, and we're doing all we can to assist those developers affected," said studio president Adel Chaveleh to Polygon.

"Timegate is preparing, as is the entire industry, for the transition to next-generation consoles and new business models. As part of this reinvention, all projects and strategic initiatives continue to move forward at the studio."

It was reported that some 25 people were made redundant at the company on Monday morning, a position the studio was forced into after a publishing deal fell through. It also follows the release of the aforementioned Aliens game, which was slammed by critics. Depending on who/what you believe, TimeGate ended up doing more work on the game than Gearbox, the developer contracted by SEGA to lead the project.