LucasArts Undergoing "Major Reconstructuring"

Thanks to Gamespot for their article concerning many changes happening over at LucasArts. Gamespot was the first to report last week the rumors of layoffs at the popular publishing company and development studio. Now the LucasArts website has its own statement concerning the 31 layoffs which did, indeed, occur. The changes are happening as part of a "major reconstructuring" effort by Jim Ward, who took over as president in May. LucasArts will be focusing on fewer titles, requiring fewer people. This is all in an effort to "make LucasArts thrive", and to position themselves, "for the long-term future".