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INSANE: Video game giant electronic arts announces job cuts | Rare Historical Photos

Video game publisher Electronic Arts says it is 'sunsetting' some old titles and stopping work on new intellectual property that does not look promising (Credit: AFP)

Electronic Arts on Wednesday said it is cutting about 5 percent of its workforce, as belt tightening continues in the video game and tech industries.

The California company behind hits including soccer game "FC24" is also "sunsetting" some titles and stopping development of others it thinks will not be successful, chief executive Andrew Wilson said in a message to employees posted online.

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