Computer game to thank for 400 new city posts

The operation will include a customer support centre for gamers playing the hugely popular computer fantasy game Warhammer

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Friday October 24 2008

A POPULAR computer game is behind the creation of 400 new jobs in Dublin.

Mobile phone company Orange, which is owned by France Telecom, is to locate Goa, its online games division, in the Digital Hub on Thomas Street. The operation will include a customer support centre for gamers playing the hugely popular computer fantasy game Warhammer.

The announcement was made last night by Tanaiste and Employment Minister Mary Coughlan as part of an investment by the Irish Development Agency.

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