Gaming Industry
Amazon Games Executes Major Layoffs as It Shifts Focus to Cloud Gaming
Amazon has reported significant layoffs affecting its game division, pivoting from MMOs to its Luna cloud platform.
Gaming
Amazon's New World Ceases Updates After Mass Layoffs, Servers to Remain Operational Until 2026
Amazon Games has announced that it will no longer provide new content updates for its MMO, New World, following significant layoffs.
Gaming Industry
EA Staff Express Discontent Over AI Usage Mandate Amid Layoff Concerns
Electronic Arts employees are frustrated with a push to integrate AI into their workflows, suspecting it may be used as a cover for layoffs.
Gaming Industry
Ubisoft Develops Strategy to Minimize Layoff Terminology with New Transition Program
Ubisoft introduces a voluntary career transition program amid restructuring efforts that may lead to layoffs at their studios.
Gaming Industry
'Manipulated and Cheated' MindsEye Developers Condemn Studio Leaders for Blaming Botched Launch on 'Saboteurs'
Current and former developers at Build A Rocket Boy (BARB), which released the troubled MindsEye, criticize leadership over treatment and management failures.
Gaming
The Outsiders Studio Winds Down After Funcom Layoffs
The Outsiders, known for Metal: Hellsinger, is closing down following layoffs at Funcom.
Gaming Industry
Netflix Offers Up to $840,000 for New Director of Generative AI Amid Gaming Industry Layoffs
Netflix is looking for a Director of Generative AI for its gaming division, offering a significant salary as the industry faces widespread layoffs.
Gaming Industry
Starbreeze Cancels D&D Game and Implements Significant Layoffs
Starbreeze Studios has decided to shutter its co-op Dungeons and Dragons game to refocus its efforts on the Payday franchise, resulting in layoffs for approximately 44 employees.
Gaming Industry
Layoffs Follow Record Success for Funcom's Dune: Awakening
Despite being Funcom's biggest release in over three decades, Dune: Awakening leads the company to layoffs.
Gaming
Anonymous BioWare Staff Brace for Layoffs Following EA's $55 Billion Buyout
BioWare employees express concerns about job security amidst EA's recent acquisition.
Gaming Industry
Avalanche Studios to Close Liverpool Location Amid Staffing Cuts
Avalanche Studios has announced the closure of its Liverpool studio and layoffs in Malmö and Stockholm, citing industry challenges.
Gaming Industry
Head of Elder Scrolls Online Studio Reflects on Microsoft’s Recent Layoffs: A Tough Time for the Team
The aftermath of Microsoft's severe layoffs impacted Zenimax Online Studios, raising emotional challenges for the team.
Gaming Industry
Firaxis Games Announces Layoffs Amidst Development Changes for Civilization 7
In a move focusing on restructuring, Firaxis Games has confirmed layoffs tied to the ongoing challenges with Civilization 7's performance.
Gaming
Firaxis Games Faces Staffing Cuts
Firaxis Games, known for the Civilization series, has laid off multiple employees amid ongoing restructuring in the gaming industry.
Gaming Industry
Dreamhaven Faces Job Cuts as Financial Strain Emerges
Mike Morhaime, co-founder of Blizzard, confirms layoffs at Dreamhaven due to financial challenges.
Gaming Industry
Diablo Developers Stand United Against Microsoft Layoffs, Urging Change
Over 450 members of the Diablo team at Blizzard have voted to unionize, expressing their concerns over layoffs and job security.
Gaming Industry
Aftershocks from Microsoft's Layoffs Continue to Impact Game Developers
Crystal Dynamics announces layoffs amidst a tumultuous period for game development, citing evolving business conditions.
Game News
More Job Cuts at Crystal Dynamics Amid Ongoing Challenges
Crystal Dynamics experiences another wave of layoffs as the company grapples with industry challenges, although the development of its popular Tomb Raider franchise remains stable.
Gaming Industry
Bithell Games Reduces Workforce After Recent Game Release
Bithell Games, the creator of 'Tron: Catalyst', has announced layoffs for a significant portion of its team due to funding challenges.
Business
Microsoft Reports $27.2 Billion in 3-Month Revenues While Laying Off 9,000 Employees
Despite earning over $27 billion in just three months, Microsoft has chosen to lay off thousands of workers, raising questions about the industry’s priorities.
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