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In a continuing wave of redundancies in pretty much most industries, THQ Wireless has let 100 people go in it’s Wireless division. That actually equals about 75% of the workforce 
This follows earlier news that the THQ parent entity was getting rid of studio staff, and cancelling a number of titles that were in development. Obviously in this case, the effect was felt on a much wider plan than the mobile industry, affecting the gaming industry as a whole.
It’s a real shame to see well-known names suffering tough times in Mobile, but this current downturn might just be tough enough to see some real consolidation in the publishers out there – having said that, even the big boys are feeling the pinch right now. Let’s wish THQ well and hope they recover strongly going forward.
[Via: edge-online.com]
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Ben Robinson
Ben is a 10+ year veteran of the Mobile industry – starting his career when SMS was a still a relatively new concept for most people (!), he has now consulted on everything from bleeding-edge Mobile content, to the next-gen accessories you might view it on. As a result he has a broad and deep knowledge in numerous areas of Mobile – from network operators to device vendors, to infrastructure and middleware vendors (not to mention content delivery) – and has worked for companies in all of these areas! He is based in the UK, a hotbed of activity for mobile, and recently became a father for the second time – as oppose to in his younger years when he was happy spend time tweaking all manner of mobile devices to 'nth' degree, he now looks for services and hardware that provide the most efficient, compact, and reliable improvements to his already manic life! It’s his opinion that Mobile solutions should be there to help to make your life better – if a particular solution (be it service or device) isn’t doing this, he believes you need to ask the very important question of why you continue to use it... His focus at IntoMobile is mainly on Mobile content, services, and infrastructure, particularly as regards the UK market – and with the occasional look at devices. Additionally, using his extensive experience in the industry, he will provide commentary on the industry at large, with regular (and hopefully thought-provoking) articles.
