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Until Dawn Remake Developer Ballistic Moon 'Effectively Closed' After Funding Troubles: Report
Ballistic Moon, the studio behind the Until Dawn remake, has reportedly “effectively closed”. The UK-based developer was hit with layoffs in September 2024, weeks ahead of the remake launched. The remaining staff was reportedly let go without an announcement in December, leaving the studio with a “handful of employees”.
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Cancelled Twisted Metal Reboot for PS5 Was Reportedly a Battle Royale Title
Sony’s cancelled Twisted Metal game was reportedly a third-person shooter with the player objective of being the “last one standing”, much like a Battle Royale title. The live service title, which was in development at UK-based Sony studio Firesprite, was reportedly cancelled by the PlayStation parent last year as part of wider layoffs at the...
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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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Until Dawn Remake Developer Ballistic Moon 'Effectively Closed' After Funding Troubles: Report
Ballistic Moon, the studio behind the Until Dawn remake, has reportedly “effectively closed”. The UK-based developer was hit with layoffs in September 2024, weeks ahead of the remake launched. The remaining staff was reportedly let go without an announcement in December, leaving the studio with a “handful of employees”.
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Cancelled Twisted Metal Reboot for PS5 Was Reportedly a Battle Royale Title
Sony’s cancelled Twisted Metal game was reportedly a third-person shooter with the player objective of being the “last one standing”, much like a Battle Royale title. The live service title, which was in development at UK-based Sony studio Firesprite, was reportedly cancelled by the PlayStation parent last year as part of wider layoffs at the...
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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.
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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.
