Microsoft will cut 650 positions in its video game division. This second Game Filewho obtained an email sent to employees by Xbox boss Phil Spencer. Spencer indicated that the layoffs are a direct consequence of Microsoft's seismic merger with Activision Blizzard, the maker of Call of Duty. “As part of aligning our post-acquisition team structure … Read more
Merge Games cut staff over the weekend and closed its only office based in Chelford, England. The studio is part of Maximum Entertainment and, in a statement, Gaming IndustryCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Cristina Seelye explained that the cuts were part of previously announced consolidation plans. At the time of writing, it is unknown how many developers … Read more
According to former developers at the studio, Visual Concepts South staff were laid off earlier this week. others across the industry. As of this writing, it's unclear how many have been laid off by the Orange County-based developer, but 3D artist My life is beautiful said the “majority” of his team has been laid off. … Read more
TerraTech developer Payload Studios has laid off 25 percent of its workforce. Payload CEO and founder Russ Clarke confirmed the news on Linkedin and said the cuts were a result of “struggles plaguing the broader video game industry.” “We've tried very hard to avoid it, and I won't pretend that we've done everything right in … Read more
Mobile game studio Jam City laid off around 85 employees (or 10 percent) today, Polygon reports. Nicole Carpenter. The last time we heard of layoffs at the studio was almost two years ago, when 17 percent of staff were laid off. As in 2022, the blame was placed on the current market. In an email … Read more