"Sony's PlayStation Division to Cut 900 Jobs Amid Industry Challenges"
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Sony is laying off 900 employees, or 8% of its PlayStation division's global workforce, and closing its London Studio, impacting studios like Insomniac Games and Naughty Dog. The decision comes after a sales forecast cut for the PlayStation 5 and amidst decreasing demand. This move follows recent job cuts in the gaming industry, with Microsoft, Unity, and several other tech companies also conducting sizable layoffs.
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