PlayStation cuts 90 jobs as part of "global transformation" Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. PlayStation cuts 90 jobs as part of "global transformation" Retail sales and marketing positions eliminated. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 1 Apr 2022 8 comments At least 90 jobs have been lost within PlayStation's North American business, a new report has revealed. The roles were primarily based in the company's sales and marketing divisions, Axios reported, largely in positions that dealt with physical retail stores. Included in the cuts was the company's "merchandiser" team, responsible for briefing bricks and mortar shop staff on PlayStation games and consoles. Watch on YouTube Eurogamer Newscast: Is PlayStation Plus an Xbox Game Pass killer? Details passed to Axios by affected staff suggested Sony saw the cuts as part of a "global transformation", as the importance of physical stores continued to diminish worldwide. Physical game sales have undoubtedly declined as the rise of digital downloads continues. But the removal of roles at Sony tied to marketing also points to the ongoing changes there of how PlayStation gets information to its fans. PlayStation, with its range of Nintendo Direct-like State of Play broadcasts, now talks to its fans more effectively without the need to rely on cluing up game shop staff. It will also soon be doubling down on its digital game focus with the upcoming revamp of PlayStation Plus. Sony has not commented publicly on the changes. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 8 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store