Music game developer Harmonix, recently changed owners, and it seems these new owners are keen to get the operation profitable. A statement from the developer reads as follows:
"Harmonix is restructuring our organization to bring it into alignment with our current product development plans. Unfortunately, this means reducing the number of full-time staff. We sincerely appreciate the work of each and every one of these employees. Harmonix is working to ensure that those affected are well taken care of as we make this change."
It sounds as if some project may have been cancelled, but sources report that the 12-15 % workforce laid off won't affect plans for Dance Central or Rock Band 3 DLC. Harmonix are rumoured to be working on a music game for Nintendo 3DS and Dance Central 2 has been thought of as a certainty. It remains to be seen what the future will be like for Harmonix.