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WORKFORCE REDUCTION
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2013
Work Force Reduction Disclosure [Abstract]  
WORKFORCE REDUCTION

15. WORKFORCE REDUCTION

 

On January 8, 2013, we implemented a realignment of our workforce to reduce certain fixed costs and provide for a more flexible variable cost based model using outside subcontractors in the production of our games. The realignment included a reduction in workforce of approximately 40 employees, including 14 employees related to the closure of our studio in Massachusetts, which focused on social games for Facebook, 14 game-testing personnel in our New Jersey facility, and other marketing and support personnel. Employees directly affected by the restructuring plan received notification during the three months ended January 31, 2013.

 

The Company recorded the following charges in the three months ended January 31, 2013:

 

Severance costs   $ 766  
Lease termination costs     10  
Total workforce reduction costs   $ 776  

 

Changes in the Company’s accrued liabilities for workforce reduction costs in the three months ended January 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

Beginning balance   $ 0  
Workforce reduction costs accrued     776  
Workforce reduction costs paid     (142 )
Ending balance   $ 634