"Gaming Industry Faces Unprecedented Wave of Layoffs in 2024"
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The gaming industry has seen nearly 6,000 job cuts in 2024, following over 10,000 layoffs in 2023, with industry experts attributing the layoffs to various headwinds, including challenges in mobile games due to Apple's IDFA changes. The industry's growth has been modest post-pandemic, and while cutting costs may temporarily boost profitability, it could impact future creativity and content.
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