Tag: industry news
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Marvel Rivals Dev Reports Staff Layoffs
In a surprising plot twist that emerged from the world of video game development, the North American team responsible for shaping the immersive superhero game, “Marvel Rivals,” has recently been affected by a wave of job cuts. Thaddeus Sasser, who held a significant role as one of the game’s directors, revealed through a post on…
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Unity CEO Confirms More Layoffs Amid Change-Related Exhaustion
Unity, a prominent player in the world of game engines, is unfortunately making headlines for its latest round of layoffs, a move that spans its various divisions, from software development to advertising. The exact number of employees affected by this surprise reduction in workforce remains unclear. Unity’s chief executive, Matthew Bromberg, has reportedly addressed employees…
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Insomniac Games Leader Ted Price Announces Retirement
In an announcement that signals a significant transition in gaming industry leadership, Ted Price, the founder and longstanding president of Insomniac Games, has confirmed his impending retirement. After leading the company for more than three decades, Price will officially retire at the end of March. He leaves behind a legacy of creativity and innovation, with…
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Netflix Closes AAA Game Studio Headed by Halo, Overwatch Veterans
In the thriving gaming industry, unexpected changes are bound to occur, including layoffs and closures. One such event has recently transpired with Netflix where a particular gaming studio, branded as “Team Blue,” has officially been terminated, marking another eventful moment in a tough year of layoffs within gaming. “Team Blue,” based in Southern California, was…
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After 35 Years with ATLUS, Shin Megami Tensei Series Character Designer Kazuma Kaneko Joins COLOPL
Noted character and demon designer, Kazuma Kaneko, renowned for his work on the Megami Tensei series, has departed ATLUS after a 35-year tenure to join COLOPL where he will be developing a new original title. This information was disclosed in a recent interview with Kaneko, where it was also revealed the forthcoming title will showcase…
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Deck Nine Games, a Narrative Studio, Reduces its Staff by 20%
Deck Nine Games, the studio behind the popular Life Is Strange series, recently announced layoffs cutting 20% of its staff, citing “worsening market conditions.” This follows similar layoffs the company had in 2023 and more recent ones in other game technology giants like PlayStation and developer Supermassive. The layoffs have impacted the team members who…