The Personal Toll of Videogame Industry Layoffs: A Year in Review
Introduction The video game industry has faced a significant wave of layoffs from January 2023 through January 2024, with the scale of job losses being difficult to comprehend. The reasons behind this downturn are multifaceted, including factors such as studio consolidation, tightened margins following an early boom during the Covid-era, and what some describe as […]
Continued Layoffs Signal Ongoing Struggles in the Game Development Sector
As the game industry layoffs continue into 2024, the sector is witnessing significant changes with major studios announcing workforce reductions. This article delves into the recent layoffs at Behaviour Interactive and CI Games, exploring the implications for the industry and the affected employees. The game industry has continued to face a wave of layoffs into […]
Humble Games Joins the Wave of Layoffs in the Gaming Industry
Recent Layoffs at Humble Games and Industry Trends Humble Games, the publishing division of Humble Bundle, has joined the unfortunate trend of layoffs within the gaming industry. Following in the footsteps of Amazon Games and Digital Bros, the parent company of 505 Games, Humble Games has had to reduce its workforce. These layoffs are a […]
SEGA of America Faces Union-Busting Allegations Amidst Labor Dispute
Union Formation and Recognition In August, Sega of America employees took a significant step towards collective bargaining by forming the Allied Employees Guild Improving Sega (AEGIS-CWA) with the assistance of the Campaign to Organise Digital Employees (CODE-CWA). Despite initial resistance from the company, the union’s persistence paid off when they won a decisive election vote […]
Embracer’s Workforce Reduction Following a Failed $2 Billion Deal
Embracer’s Difficult Year and Restructuring Efforts Embracer has faced a tumultuous period marked by significant challenges. The company’s trajectory took a downturn with the unexpected collapse of a $2 billion deal, which had been in the works for six years. This setback triggered a series of restructuring efforts aimed at stabilizing the company’s operations. The […]