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Ghost of Yotei Studio Sucker Punch Lays Off About Two Dozen Staff Despite the Game's Success

Sucker Punch reportedly let about two dozen staff go after Ghost of Yotei sold 3.3 million copies in 32 days. The email, and what Washington law offers.

October 27, 2026Read Article

Empty game studio desks with switched-off monitors and small clay creature sculpts in winter daylight

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About 400 EA Workers Face Job Cuts Worldwide as BioWare Closes After More Than 30 Years

About 400 EA jobs are being cut worldwide, about 50 of them at BioWare, as the Edmonton studio closes. See what Alberta law and Canada's EI offer workers.

October 22, 2026Read Article

A box of personal belongings with a game controller on a sunlit bench in a game studio

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Xbox Staff Face Reported Layoff Waves in October, November and January

Xbox reportedly plans more layoffs in October, November and January after cutting 1,868 people. See which teams earlier rounds hit and your notice rights.

October 21, 2026Read Article

Three graduate interns seen from behind working on colourful game art at a bright Seoul game studio

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Krafton Opens 100+ Hire-Linked Internship Places for AI-Fluent Graduates, Its Largest Entry-Level Round

Krafton will pick 100+ AI Native graduates for its 2027 hire-linked internship. Apply by October 23, start in February, and see how its AI test works.

October 13, 2026Read Article

A bright empty game development studio with desks, switched-off monitors and a motion capture stage

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More Than 70 People Are Leaving Supermassive Games After a Consultation for Up to 75 Roles

More than 70 people, from developers and artists to QA and operations staff, are leaving Supermassive after a consultation for up to 75 roles. Know your rights.

October 6, 2026Read Article

A sunny game studio desk with a switched off monitor, game controllers and plants by a window

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268 More Xbox Staff Lose Jobs, and What the Halo Handover Means for Game Developers

Xbox is cutting 268 more roles as Activision takes over Halo with a new team. What the studio shake-up means, the Washington WARN rules, and who is hiring.

September 23, 2026Read Article

A row of games controllers on stands along a studio test bench with colourful acoustic panels behind

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1,900 Blizzard Workers Win Layoff Recall Rights and a Say Over AI in Their First Contract

Nearly 1,900 Blizzard workers ratified a first union contract with 14 months of recall rights and AI bargaining rules. What the terms mean for your career.

September 11, 2026Read Article

Salary

How Much Do Game Programmers Make in 2026? Real Salary Data and Career Math

Game programmers work off the $135,980 software developer median, often below it. See how studio size, engine skills and crunch shape game programming pay.

September 8, 2026Read Article

Information

Hiring Freeze Puts the Brakes on U.S. Job Market

The U.S. executive branch hits the brakes on spending with a hiring freeze, creating ripples across industries. Find out what this means for jobs nationwide.

May 20, 2025Read Article

Hiring

CD Projekt RED Expands Team for Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel

Explore CD Projekt RED's is actively hiring for various roles across its global locations.

November 19, 2024Read Article

Hiring

Lego Expands U.S. Operations with New 250,000-Square-Foot Office in Tempe, Arizona

Lego has signed a significant office lease in Tempe, Arizona, contributing to local job growth and expansion strategy.

November 7, 2024Read Article

Layoffs

Rivalry's Layoffs: Insights into Company Challenges and Industry Trends

Rivalry's latest layoffs highlight both company challenges and broader trends in the sports betting industry.

October 15, 2024Read Article

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