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Embracer Signals Further Layoffs: 1,387 Job Cuts Only The Beginning
Embracer Group AB (OTC: THQQF) has undergone a significant restructuring.
Microsoft Claps Back At FTC, Insists Activision Was 'Already Planning Significant' Layoffs
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) has responded directly to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) claims regarding layoffs following the acquisition of Activision.
Gaming Industry Layoffs: Crash Bandicoot Studio, Toys For Bob, Grapples With Office Closure
The closure of Toys For Bob in Novato, California adds to the uncertainty surrounding the future of the renowned game developer, known for titles like Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, and Skylanders.
SEGA Workforce Shake-Up: 61 Employees Face Layoffs While There Is Union Opposition
SEGA of America, part of Sega Sammy Holdings Inc - ADR (OTC: SGAMY) is set to lay off 61 employees on March 8, as revealed by an automated X bot sharing Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN)
Activision Blizzard's Esports Team Takes Hit In Microsoft's Latest Round Of Layoffs
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ; MSFT) has initiated another round of layoffs at Activision Blizzard Inc., shortly after the tech giant's recent cut of 1,900 jobs.
Game Industry Braces For 'Year of Closures' In 2024, Report Says
The video games industry is set to grapple with persistent challenges throughout 2024 and potentially into 2025, as leaders in the field anticipate closures, layoffs and restructures.
Layoffs Hit One-Third Of Game Developers In 2023: Survey Shows Devs Rally For Unionization, Questions About AI, Blockchain Tech
In 2023, the gaming industry experienced a notable trend of mass layoffs, contrasting with the success of blockbuster video games.
2024 Gaming Industry Shakeup: Over 2,700 Layoffs Revealed In Past 11 Days
In recent years, the video game industry witnessed a disturbing trend of frequent layoffs, with 2023 experiencing nearly weekly workforce reductions across publishers, developers and related companies, resulting in at least 6,000 job losses.
Sony Building New Studio With Deviation Games Ex-Employees: Report
Sony Group Corp. (NYSE: SONY) is considering the formation of a new in-house studio comprised of former members of Deviation Games, sparking speculation within the gaming community.
Leaked: Sony's Insomniac Cyber Breach Exposes Development Cost Challenges, Staff Cut Pressures
The cyber breach targeting Sony Group Corp.'s (NYSE: SONY) Insomniac Games revealed considerable internal strains, highlighting the difficulties in tr
Embracer Group Announces 5% Workforce Cut: Studio Closures, Project Cancellations
Following the collapse of a major deal, Embracer Group (OTC: THQQF) has confirmed laying off 904 employees, constituting 5% of its workf
Sony's Bungie Faces Layoffs And Game Release Delays: 'Today Is A Sad Day,' CEO Says
Sony Group Corp.'s (NYSE: SONY) Bungie, the developer behind Destiny 2, has joined the growing list of video game studios facing layoffs in 2023.
CD Projekt Layoffs Spur Creation Of Polish Game Developer Union, Avalanche Studios Also Sees 100+ Employees Join Union
A new Polish game developer union, the Polish Gamedev Workers Union, has been formed in response to three rounds of layoffs at CD Projekt ADR (OTC: OTGLY), the studio behind The Witcher and
Naughty Dog's 'The Last of Us' Multiplayer Spin-Off Hits Pause Amid Layoffs
Naughty Dog, the first-party video game developer owned by Sony Group Corp.
Fortnite Creator Epic Games Announces Layoffs Of 830 Staff Members
Epic Games, the company behind "Fortnite" and Unreal Engine, is laying off 830 employees, which accounts for approximately 16% of its workforce.
Pokémon Go Studio Niantic Announces 230 Layoffs
Niantic, Inc., the American software development company based in San Francisco, announced it will close down its Los Angeles studio and shift away from internal game development.
'All The Esports Orgs In North America Are Either Broke Or Going Broke' Says Streamer, Esports Team Owner 'Disguised Toast'
Streamer and esports team owner Jeremy Wang, widely known as Disguised Toast, expressed his views on the current state of the esports industry, saying it "is one of the worst things you can get into.&quo
Embracer Group Reveals Bold 'Lord Of The Rings' Gaming Blueprint Amid Anticipated Restructuring and Layoffs
Embracer Group (OTC: THQQF) the gaming conglomerate based in Sweden, has announced it has ambitious plans to leverage the iconic fantasy series, "Lord of the Rings," and transform it into one of the
Gaming Industry Layoffs Continue: SEGA's Relic Entertainment Announces 121 Job Cuts
Relic Entertainment Inc., the Canadian video game developer owned by Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. (OTC: SGAMY), announced the layoff of 121 employees.