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businesstechnology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Nintendo's Testing Department Overhaul: Layoffs and Restructuring Ahead of Switch 2 Launch"

Nintendo of America is restructuring its testing department, reportedly eliminating over 100 contractor positions while creating new full-time employee positions. The company states that the changes aim to drive greater global integration in game development efforts and align with interregional testing procedures. The restructure may affect "over 100 contractors," with most being converted to full-time status, and is said to be a move to "better integrate" testing across its offices. This follows recent industry-wide layoffs and restructures at other major gaming companies.

via Nintendo Life|

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gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Nintendo's Testing Center Faces Layoffs Amid Switch 2 Delay Reports"

Nintendo of America is undergoing a major restructuring in its testing department, leading to layoffs and the creation of new full-time positions. The company confirmed the shakeup, stating that it will offer severance packages and assistance to affected contractors. The restructuring comes amid a reported "lull" in the testing department, with no new major first-party games on the horizon and delays in testing the upcoming Switch successor. The number of employees impacted is unknown, but it could potentially affect over 100 workers, with some being converted to full-time positions outside of software testing. This comes in the wake of industry-wide layoffs at competitors Sony and Microsoft.

via IGN|

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