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''Drive An Uber": Ex-Sony Boss Chris Deering's Advice For Laid-Off Workers
The gaming industry has experienced a wave of layoffs and downsizing across various companies, with several major players announcing significant job cuts this year.
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Bungie Reiterates Commitment to Destiny After Layoffs, Says Will Reveal Future of Franchise Soon
Destiny maker Bungie announced last week that it was laying off 220 employees and making structural changes as part of cost-cutting measures. The studio cited rising development costs and grim economic environment as factors behind its decision. Now, Bungie has sought to reassure players over its commitment to Destiny and has said that it will soon...
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GTA 6 Maker Take-Two to Cut 5 Percent of Staff, Scrap Projects to Cut Millions in Annual Costs
Take-Two Interactive has announced it will lay off around 600 workers, or 5 percent of its workforce, while also scrapping several projects as the company looks to cut costs. The move to lay off workers and cut ongoing projects is expected to drive more than $165 million of annual cost savings, according to the firm.
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Electronic Arts to Lay Off 5 Percent of Workforce, Reduce Office Space
Electronic Arts will reduce 5 percent of its workforce as part of a restructuring plan that also includes a reduction in real estate, the company said on Wednesday, as the video game industry struggles to grow amid high interest rates.
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Sony to Cut 900 Jobs at PlayStation, Shut London Studio; Naughty Dog, Insomniac Hit With Layoffs
Japan's Sony is cutting about 900 jobs at its PlayStation unit and shutting a studio in London, it said on Tuesday as the videogame industry struggles to recover from a post-pandemic slump.
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Sony Lays Off 900 Workers After Warning Of Fall In PlayStation Sales
Sony PlayStation on Tuesday said it was laying off eight percent of its global workforce, as the tech industry continues to suffer a wave of job cuts.
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Microsoft to Lay Off 1,900 Staff at Gaming Division, Including Recently Acquired Call of Duty Maker Activision
Microsoft will let go of 1,900 employees at Activision Blizzard and Xbox this week, it said on Thursday, the latest cuts in the technology sector that has extended massive layoffs over the past years into 2024.
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Bungie Becomes the Latest PlayStation Studio to Lay Off Workers, Destiny 2 The Final Shape Delayed
Destiny 2 creator Bungie has been hit with layoffs, as part of restructuring with Sony Interactive Entertainment. An official number for the downsizing hasn’t been revealed yet, but it appears that the communications, social media, and publishing departments were affected the most. Additionally, Bungie has delayed the upcoming Destiny 2: The Fina...
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Naughty Dog Has Reportedly Laid Off 25 Employees, The Last of Us Multiplayer Game Is ‘On Ice’
The Last of Us creator Naughty Dog has joined the list of major studios cutting down on its staff. As per Kotaku, the studio has laid off 25 employees, most of whom are quality assurance (QA) testers. The affected workers will be required to finish working until the end of October, and there’s no severance. Additionally, The Last of Us spin-off m...
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The Witcher Multiplayer Spin-Off Studio Hit With Layoffs Due to Game Reboot: Report
The Witcher multiplayer spin-off game underwent a major overhaul last week, thanks to a developmental restart that defined a ‘new framework.’ In the process, developer The Molasses Flood has reportedly laid off 29 employees — 21 team members in the US and eight from Poland. The Boston-based studio was confirmed to be leading development on th...
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New Mafia Game Confirmed by Hangar 13, Original Title Will Be Free on Steam This Week
A new Mafia game has been confirmed by developer Hangar 13. In a Mafia 20th anniversary interview, General Manager Roman Hladik stated that a new project was in development, and that it is “a few years away” from the official unveil. As such, publisher 2K Games is giving away the original Mafia title for free, on Steam, from September 1–5, af...
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Sony Closes DriveClub Developer Evolution Studios
If you were expecting a follow up to PS4 exclusive DriveClub prepare to be sorely disappointed.
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Sony Swings to Big First-Half Profit on Video Games
Sony has been emerging from a painful corporate restructuring that has included layoffs and asset sales.
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Angry Birds Creator Rovio to Lay Off 260 Employees Worldwide
The Angry Birds Movie crew remains unscathed.
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Sony to cut 15 percent of mobile phone workforce: Report
Sony is considering hundreds of layoffs at a mobile phone plant in Sweden.
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''Drive An Uber": Ex-Sony Boss Chris Deering's Advice For Laid-Off Workers
The gaming industry has experienced a wave of layoffs and downsizing across various companies, with several major players announcing significant job cuts this year.
-
Bungie Reiterates Commitment to Destiny After Layoffs, Says Will Reveal Future of Franchise Soon
Destiny maker Bungie announced last week that it was laying off 220 employees and making structural changes as part of cost-cutting measures. The studio cited rising development costs and grim economic environment as factors behind its decision. Now, Bungie has sought to reassure players over its commitment to Destiny and has said that it will soon...
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GTA 6 Maker Take-Two to Cut 5 Percent of Staff, Scrap Projects to Cut Millions in Annual Costs
Take-Two Interactive has announced it will lay off around 600 workers, or 5 percent of its workforce, while also scrapping several projects as the company looks to cut costs. The move to lay off workers and cut ongoing projects is expected to drive more than $165 million of annual cost savings, according to the firm.
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Electronic Arts to Lay Off 5 Percent of Workforce, Reduce Office Space
Electronic Arts will reduce 5 percent of its workforce as part of a restructuring plan that also includes a reduction in real estate, the company said on Wednesday, as the video game industry struggles to grow amid high interest rates.
-
Sony to Cut 900 Jobs at PlayStation, Shut London Studio; Naughty Dog, Insomniac Hit With Layoffs
Japan's Sony is cutting about 900 jobs at its PlayStation unit and shutting a studio in London, it said on Tuesday as the videogame industry struggles to recover from a post-pandemic slump.
-
Sony Lays Off 900 Workers After Warning Of Fall In PlayStation Sales
Sony PlayStation on Tuesday said it was laying off eight percent of its global workforce, as the tech industry continues to suffer a wave of job cuts.
-
Microsoft to Lay Off 1,900 Staff at Gaming Division, Including Recently Acquired Call of Duty Maker Activision
Microsoft will let go of 1,900 employees at Activision Blizzard and Xbox this week, it said on Thursday, the latest cuts in the technology sector that has extended massive layoffs over the past years into 2024.
-
Bungie Becomes the Latest PlayStation Studio to Lay Off Workers, Destiny 2 The Final Shape Delayed
Destiny 2 creator Bungie has been hit with layoffs, as part of restructuring with Sony Interactive Entertainment. An official number for the downsizing hasn’t been revealed yet, but it appears that the communications, social media, and publishing departments were affected the most. Additionally, Bungie has delayed the upcoming Destiny 2: The Fina...
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Naughty Dog Has Reportedly Laid Off 25 Employees, The Last of Us Multiplayer Game Is ‘On Ice’
The Last of Us creator Naughty Dog has joined the list of major studios cutting down on its staff. As per Kotaku, the studio has laid off 25 employees, most of whom are quality assurance (QA) testers. The affected workers will be required to finish working until the end of October, and there’s no severance. Additionally, The Last of Us spin-off m...
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The Witcher Multiplayer Spin-Off Studio Hit With Layoffs Due to Game Reboot: Report
The Witcher multiplayer spin-off game underwent a major overhaul last week, thanks to a developmental restart that defined a ‘new framework.’ In the process, developer The Molasses Flood has reportedly laid off 29 employees — 21 team members in the US and eight from Poland. The Boston-based studio was confirmed to be leading development on th...
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New Mafia Game Confirmed by Hangar 13, Original Title Will Be Free on Steam This Week
A new Mafia game has been confirmed by developer Hangar 13. In a Mafia 20th anniversary interview, General Manager Roman Hladik stated that a new project was in development, and that it is “a few years away” from the official unveil. As such, publisher 2K Games is giving away the original Mafia title for free, on Steam, from September 1–5, af...
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Sony Closes DriveClub Developer Evolution Studios
If you were expecting a follow up to PS4 exclusive DriveClub prepare to be sorely disappointed.
-
Sony Swings to Big First-Half Profit on Video Games
Sony has been emerging from a painful corporate restructuring that has included layoffs and asset sales.
-
Angry Birds Creator Rovio to Lay Off 260 Employees Worldwide
The Angry Birds Movie crew remains unscathed.
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Sony to cut 15 percent of mobile phone workforce: Report
Sony is considering hundreds of layoffs at a mobile phone plant in Sweden.
