EA and may or may not be unhappy with their 300,000 Online userbase, but are almost definitely unhappy with their 100,000 figure.

According to latest word from the specialists, times are indeed lean, CFO Olav Sandnes having resigned in the wake of fourth-quarter results showing a loss of over 23 million USD.

"Funcom is a company with a substantial potential based on a unique combination of skill sets in a fast growing global market. I wish Trond Aas and the rest of the organisation all the best in realising the full potential of the company," offered Sandnes, in his parting farewell.

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By Luke Guttridge