Casual gaming company Big Fish to restructure

Casual games developer Big Fish Games is to undergo a major restructuring programme that will lead to nearly 140 people losing their jobs at the company’s bases in the US and Europe. According to the Seattle Times newspaper, 49 people will be laid off at the firm’s Seattle headquarters in the US state of Washington, while the company will also close its European headquarters in Ireland – confirming the loss of 89 jobs. Paul Thelen, founder and chief executive, sent a letter to employees on Thursday morning stating that the company would also replace its president and close a studio…