Enworld reports that Renton role playing game manufacturer Wizards of the Coast laid off employees last Thursday. Enworld confirmed three people who were definitely laid off, and they suggest that layoffs come every year at WOTC around this time. I have a call out to WOTC, and I'll update this post if they respond.

Last year, Gamegrene.com reported similar layoffs at WOTC, and announced that they are "unfortunately becoming an annual holiday event." This year, Gamegrene calls the annual layoff ritual "clockwork."

Thanks to Slog Tipper Rich for the tip.