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STJV alleges Don't Nod management 'brutally' advancing toward layoffs, encourages staff walkout
The French video game union claims Don't Nod's leadership is intentionally stopping it from arguing against the studio's potential layoffs, and is demanding proper time to defend the studio's staff.
Oct. 29, 2024
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NCSoft staff laid off in restructuring meant to decentralize its subsidiaries
To avoid becoming a company that constantly posts losses, NCSoft is converting its subsidiaries into independent studios with their own culture and philosophy.
Oct. 23, 2024
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Indie developer Studio Thunderhorse closes after more than a decade
The Californian studio created games like Samurai Blitz and Flynn: Son of Crimson.
Oct. 23, 2024
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Netflix closes its only AAA game studio
The Southern Californian developer was around for less than two years.
Oct. 22, 2024
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The UK subsidiary of Inflexion Games is closing down
Update: The audio team and several artists working on ‘Nightingale’ have been affected.
Oct. 22, 2024
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Tales of Kenzera dev Surgent Studios 'on hiatus' as leaders look for partners and funding
The developer has put its staff on notice for redundancy as it shops around a prototype of its next project to potential business partners.
Oct. 19, 2024
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Don't Nod facing 'potential reorganization' and layoffs amid 2024's first-half struggles
Update: A statement from Game Dev union STJV criticizes Don't Nod's plan that would lay off nearly 70 developers, and suggests a 'large-scale social moment is necessary' for dev protections.
Oct. 17, 2024
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Riot Games lays off staff to 'solve challenges and build for the future'
The developer is conducting layoffs across its League of Legends team in preparation for the 'next phase' of the (almost) 15-year-old MOBA.
Oct. 16, 2024
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Report: Bandai Namco is cutting its workforce and cancelling several titles
Three games have purportedly been shelved, with almost 100 staff pressured into resignation.
Oct. 15, 2024
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NaturalMotion reviewing UK and US teams ahead of possible layoffs
'To operate efficiently, we have made the difficult decision to review our UK and US operations, which may impact a number of roles in the US and UK.'
Oct. 11, 2024
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Cryptic Studios is laying off staff at the end of October
Some employees at Cryptic have already confirmed they'll be impacted by the incoming reductions at the studio.
Oct. 10, 2024
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Tequila Works lays off 'small number' of staff after cancelling project
Despite reducing staff after cancelling a project, Tequila Works says it will now put its entire development focus on another game it has been making.
Oct. 9, 2024