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business1 month ago•24 min saved

EA Restructures Battlefield 6 Dev Teams as Launch Profits Hit High Note

EA reportedly laid off developers across Criterion, Dice, Motive, and Ripple Effect who worked on Battlefield 6, despite the game’s strong launch sales and ongoing profitability. EA framed the moves as a realignment to focus on community-driven priorities and the Battlefield franchise overall, with comments that they will continue investing in the series. The layoffs follow other cuts and a broader cost-reduction push tied to investor ownership changes.

via TechPowerUp|

#battlefield-6 #business #ea

business9 months ago•2 min saved

MindsEye Developer Initiates Mass Layoffs Amid Launch Challenges

Build A Rocket Boy has laid off staff as it shifts focus to updates and performance improvements for its game MindsEye, amid ongoing challenges and a recent critical reception, with over 100 jobs potentially at risk and key executives having left prior to the game's release.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#buildarocketboy #business #gameindustry

gaming1 year ago•1 min saved

Mass Effect Co-Creator's Studio Closes Before Game Release

Humanoid Origin, the studio founded by Mass Effect director Casey Hudson, is shutting down due to funding issues, marking another setback in the gaming industry plagued by layoffs and closures. Despite efforts to protect the studio, financial shortfalls have forced its closure, leaving the team without the opportunity to complete their new sci-fi game. The announcement highlights ongoing challenges in the industry, with over 14,000 layoffs reported in 2024 alone.

via VG247|

#caseyhudson #fundingissues #gameindustry

business-and-employment2 years ago•2 min saved

Bossa Studios Cuts One-Third of Workforce Amidst Turbulent Times

UK-based game developer Bossa Studios has laid off approximately one third of its workforce, with 19 people affected, particularly in QA and production roles. The layoffs were attributed to a "perfect storm of events," including competition from AAA games, rising operational costs, and delayed industry funding. The studio now focuses on its upcoming game, Lost Skies, and is left with 40 employees. Co-founder Henrique Olifiers expressed regret over the layoffs and called for industry support in helping the affected staff find new opportunities. The games industry faced significant layoffs in 2023, and analysts predict this trend may continue into 2024.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

##bossastudios #business-and-employment

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Jukai Studio Closes Amidst Cyberattacks, Bullying, and Stray Souls' Sales Slump"

Jukai Studio, the developer behind the action-horror game Stray Souls, has announced its closure due to a combination of poor sales and relentless cyberattacks. The game received negative reviews, contributing to the financial instability that made it impossible for the small team to sustain the company. The studio's publisher, Versus Evil, also shut down, resulting in layoffs. Both companies have expressed gratitude to their supporters and hope for positive changes in the game development industry amidst a challenging year marked by numerous layoffs and studio closures. Legal matters concerning the cyberattacks are now being handled by lawyers.

via Kotaku|

##cyberattacks #gameindustry