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Warframe Devs Affected by Industry Layoff Wave; Stops Supporting Wayfinder

Warframe Devs Affected by Industry Layoff Wave; Stops Supporting Wayfinder

Digital Extremes has also been hit by the recent wave of layoffs, along with Ubisoft, Bungie and Epic Games. As a result, the company will cut itself off from any outside projects, such as Wayfinder, a game by Airship Syndicate.

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Szymon Orzeszek

November 10, 2023

Warframe Devs Affected by Industry Layoff Wave; Stops Supporting Wayfinder
Unity is Preparing for Worse Times; Big Savings and Layoffs Planned

Unity is Preparing for Worse Times; Big Savings and Layoffs Planned

It is possible that Unity will soon announce numerous layoffs as part of large-scale cost-saving measures. The company is bracing for worse times despite good financial results.

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Kamil Kleszyk

November 10, 2023

Unity is Preparing for Worse Times; Big Savings and Layoffs Planned
N7 Day Ends Overshadowed by Controversy of layoffs at BioWare

N7 Day Ends Overshadowed by Controversy of layoffs at BioWare

This year's N7 Day is looking less joyous than before, and this is due to the layoffs that have recently occurred at the developers of the Mass Effect series. The atmosphere is made even more tense by the conflict between former Keywords Studios employees and Electronic Arts, who staged a strike.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

November 8, 2023

N7 Day Ends Overshadowed by Controversy of layoffs at BioWare
Neverwinter Devs Affected by Layoffs, a Developer Claims [Update]

Neverwinter Devs Affected by Layoffs, a Developer Claims [Update]

A plague of layoffs has hit yet another development studio. Cryptic Studios, which you may associate with Star Trek Online or Neverwinter, was said to have fallen victim to the downsizing.

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Kamil Kleszyk

November 3, 2023

Neverwinter Devs Affected by Layoffs, a Developer Claims [Update]
2023 Brought Record Number of Outstanding Launches and Layoffs

2023 Brought Record Number of Outstanding Launches and Layoffs

The ongoing year 2023 is full of releases of truly excellent games, and critics' ratings suggest that the last few months in gaming may have been the best period in the history of digital entertainment. Nevertheless, the industry is struggling with a wave of mass layoffs.

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Marcin Przała

October 31, 2023

2023 Brought Record Number of Outstanding Launches and Layoffs
Layoffs at Bungie; New DLC for Destiny 2 and Marathon Delayed

Layoffs at Bungie; New DLC for Destiny 2 and Marathon Delayed

Bungie is another studio that has reduced its workforce. According to reports, the Destiny 2: The Final Shape DLC and the upcoming shooter Marathon have also been delayed.

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Adrian Werner

October 31, 2023

Layoffs at Bungie; New DLC for Destiny 2 and Marathon Delayed
Media Molecule, Devs of Dreams and LittleBigPlanet, May Lay Off 15% of Staff

Media Molecule, Devs of Dreams and LittleBigPlanet, May Lay Off 15% of Staff

Media Molecule is another developer that plans to part ways with many of its employees in the near future. According to leaks, up to 20 people may leave the Sony-owned studio.

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Marcin Przała

October 24, 2023

Media Molecule, Devs of Dreams and LittleBigPlanet, May Lay Off 15% of Staff
Layoffs at PlayStation Studios Said to Include Veteran With 26 Years of Service

Layoffs at PlayStation Studios Said to Include Veteran With 26 Years of Service

Layoffs were said to have occurred at Sony. Jobs were reportedly lost by Visual Arts staff and a PlayStation veteran.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

October 23, 2023

Layoffs at PlayStation Studios Said to Include Veteran With 26 Years of Service
Frontier Joins the Layoff Wave; Explains With Poor Sales of F1 Manager

Frontier Joins the Layoff Wave; Explains With Poor Sales of F1 Manager

The poor performance of the F1 Manager series is one of the main reasons for restructuring at British studio Frontier Developments, as a result of which an unspecified number of people are about to lose their jobs.

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Marcin Przała

October 17, 2023

Frontier Joins the Layoff Wave; Explains With Poor Sales of F1 Manager
After 24 Years, Pete Hine Leaves Bethesda [Update: Will Shen Follows]

After 24 Years, Pete Hine Leaves Bethesda [Update: Will Shen Follows]

After 24 years at Bethesda Softworks, Pete Hines is leaving his post. He now wants to focus on developing his passions.

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Maciej Gaffke

October 17, 2023

After 24 Years, Pete Hine Leaves Bethesda [Update: Will Shen Follows]
Bobby Kotick Steps Down as Activision Blizzard CEO

Bobby Kotick Steps Down as Activision Blizzard CEO

Once all the formalities of the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have been completed, Bobby Kotick will cease to be CEO of the latter company. For now, however, it is unclear whether he will leave its ranks altogether.

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Hubert Sledziewski

October 15, 2023

Bobby Kotick Steps Down as Activision Blizzard CEO
Enraged Gamers, Taunted Developers; Unity's CEO Steps Down

Enraged Gamers, Taunted Developers; Unity's CEO Steps Down

John Riccitiello is no longer the CEO of Unity. The controversial businessman resigned less than a month after the company announced shocking fee changes that reverberated through the video game industry.

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Marcin Przała

October 10, 2023

Enraged Gamers, Taunted Developers; Unity's CEO Steps Down
Embracer Keeps on Firing (People); Tomb Raider Devs Next on the List

Embracer Keeps on Firing (People); Tomb Raider Devs Next on the List

Another wave of layoffs at Embracer has affected the creators of the Tomb Raider series. As a result of the restructuring, 10 employees were to have said goodbye to Crystal Dynamics.

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Marcin Przała

October 8, 2023

Embracer Keeps on Firing (People); Tomb Raider Devs Next on the List
Telltale Games Layoffs Confirmed; The Wolf Among Us 2 and Other Projects Safe

Telltale Games Layoffs Confirmed; The Wolf Among Us 2 and Other Projects Safe

Telltale Games is another studio that has conducted major layoffs. However, the company assures that the projects currently in development are not threatened.

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Adrian Werner

October 6, 2023

Telltale Games Layoffs Confirmed; The Wolf Among Us 2 and Other Projects Safe
Fired Employees Sue BioWare for 'Unjustified Mistreatment'

Fired Employees Sue BioWare for 'Unjustified Mistreatment'

After BioWare said goodbye to some of its employees in August, a lawsuit was filed by several of them.

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Kamil Kleszyk

October 4, 2023

Fired Employees Sue BioWare for 'Unjustified Mistreatment'
Layoffs at Naughty Dog; Online Installment of The Last of Us Could be Affected

Layoffs at Naughty Dog; Online Installment of The Last of Us Could be Affected

Kotaku reports on layoffs at PlayStation's leading studio, Naughty Dog. The job cuts could mean the „death” of the multiplayer project from The Last of Us universe.

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Marcin Przała

October 3, 2023

Layoffs at Naughty Dog; Online Installment of The Last of Us Could be Affected
Legendary Team17 Without Helmsman; Company Confirms Numerous Layoffs

Legendary Team17 Without Helmsman; Company Confirms Numerous Layoffs

Team17, makers of the legendary Worms, is another company hit by numerous layoffs. Even the company's CEO has said goodbye to his job.

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Adam Adamczyk

October 3, 2023

Legendary Team17 Without Helmsman; Company Confirms Numerous Layoffs
Epic Games in Crisis; Major Layoffs at the Company

Epic Games in Crisis; Major Layoffs at the Company

There have been major layoffs at Epic Games. More than 800 people have lost their jobs, due to Tim Sweeney's company's uninspiring financial situation.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

September 28, 2023

Epic Games in Crisis; Major Layoffs at the Company
Creator of Bayonetta Leaves PlatinumGames

Creator of Bayonetta Leaves PlatinumGames

Hideki Kamiya is leaving PlatiniumGames after 17 years, but has no plans to end his gamedev adventure. The creator suggests we not let him out of our sight.

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Sonia Selerska

September 25, 2023

Creator of Bayonetta Leaves PlatinumGames
Dead Space Slayer Ended Up a Flop - Team Leader Leaves

Dead Space Slayer Ended Up a Flop - Team Leader Leaves

Following the failure of The Callisto Protocol, Striking Distance, the studio responsible for the game parted ways with Glen Schofield.

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Adrian Werner

September 21, 2023

Dead Space Slayer Ended Up a Flop - Team Leader Leaves