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Undead Labs Sale Casts Doubt on State of Decay 3's Day-One Game Pass
gaming8 days ago

Undead Labs Sale Casts Doubt on State of Decay 3's Day-One Game Pass

State of Decay 3 could miss its day-one launch on Game Pass after Microsoft announced it would sell Undead Labs; the deal frees the studio from Xbox-controlling terms, meaning Game Pass inclusion would depend on a separate agreement with the new owner, whose identity is expected to be revealed later this summer. The game, developed since 2020, is scheduled for 2027 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, occurring against a backdrop of wide Xbox layoffs and ongoing industry shifts.

via Eurogamer.net|
#game-pass#gaming#state-of-decay-3
Warner Bros Montréal hit by layoffs amid parent company shakeup
business4 months ago

Warner Bros Montréal hit by layoffs amid parent company shakeup

Warner Bros Montréal reportedly laid off staff across multiple divisions last Friday, with roles cut in narrative, design, and production as part of cost-cutting tied to Warner Bros. Discovery’s corporate restructuring; the studio, known for Gotham Knights and Batman: Arkham Origins, has faced prior layoffs and continues to navigate ongoing changes in WB’s gaming portfolio.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#business#gotham-knights#layoffs
Mobile Gaming's Rise to Dominance in 2025 and Beyond
technology6 months ago

Mobile Gaming's Rise to Dominance in 2025 and Beyond

The article discusses the state of the video games industry in 2025, highlighting the rise of smaller, creative games, the impact of technological and economic forces like AI and industry consolidation, the growing influence of powerful investors including Saudi Arabia's PIF, and the increasing political and cultural relevance of gaming, including unionization efforts and the industry's role in societal issues.

via The Guardian|
#2025#consolidation#industry-power
"Gaming Industry Layoffs: A Preventable Disaster, According to Larian Studios Director"
video-games-industry2 years ago

"Gaming Industry Layoffs: A Preventable Disaster, According to Larian Studios Director"

Larian Studios' publishing director criticizes the video game industry for its frequent mass layoffs, calling them an "avoidable f*ck up" caused by big companies' failure to prepare financially for the future. He attributes Larian's success to remaining private, being nimble, and creating reserves for lean times, contrasting it with the expectations of publicly traded companies. The director emphasizes that layoffs are not inevitable and urges companies to prioritize financial preparedness to avoid such operational failures.

via Push Square|
#financial-preparation#larian-studios#layoffs
"Confronting Far-Right Trolls: The Video Game Industry's Radical Wokeness"
video-games-industry2 years ago

"Confronting Far-Right Trolls: The Video Game Industry's Radical Wokeness"

The gaming industry has become a target for criticism due to its alleged propagation of left-wing propaganda through video games, with companies like "Sweet Baby Inc." pushing principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in games. Critics argue that this effort is hamfisted and overt, with some accusing it of indoctrinating children. The industry's high production costs have led to studios seeking ESG financing, which comes with conditions to diversify their games. Additionally, the gaming industry is reportedly coordinating with government agencies for surveillance and rooting out extremist content, raising concerns about the industry's transformation into a tool of propaganda and surveillance.

via The Daily Wire|
#diversity#entertainment#propaganda
"Uncovering the Ongoing Layoffs Plaguing the Video Game Industry"
video-games-industry2 years ago

"Uncovering the Ongoing Layoffs Plaguing the Video Game Industry"

The video game industry has been hit with a wave of layoffs, with over 8,500 workers laid off in 2022 and 10,500 in 2023. The pandemic-driven industry boom led to overexpansion, but revenue growth did not hold, resulting in layoffs. Companies are facing challenges with slowing revenue, increased development costs, and a shift towards user-generated content models. Some companies, like Unity and Twitch, are struggling with profitability. Developers are unionizing and exploring alternative models to address the industry's cyclical hiring and firing behavior.

via Polygon|
#industry-instability#pandemic-impact#revenue-expectations
"Grim Outlook: The Troubling Trend of Layoffs in the $180bn Video Game Industry"
video-games-industry2 years ago

"Grim Outlook: The Troubling Trend of Layoffs in the $180bn Video Game Industry"

Despite a successful year for video games in 2023, the industry has seen widespread redundancies, with major companies like Microsoft, Epic Games, and Electronic Arts shedding thousands of staff. Factors driving the layoffs include the aftermath of Covid-19, revenue projection corrections, raised interest rates, and high inflation. The industry's reliance on external investment, aggressive mergers and acquisitions, and the potential rise of artificial intelligence in game development are also contributing to the job losses. As a result, there is growing pressure for industry self-regulation and unionization among development staff, while companies are expected to focus on safer bets and known hits to sustain and fund risks.

via The Guardian|
#ai-in-game-development#covid-19-impact#industry-layoffs
"Challenges and Dominance: Insights from Game Industry Leaders and Developers"
video-games-industry2 years ago

"Challenges and Dominance: Insights from Game Industry Leaders and Developers"

Industry leaders in the video games sector are anticipating up to two years of financial hardship, with closures, restructures, and layoffs expected due to high interest rates, oversaturation of game releases, and cautious investors. The abundance of games being released across all platforms is a growing concern for publishers, leading to a need to return to pre-pandemic release levels. While the industry faces unique challenges, there is still optimism for investment and the emergence of a more sustainable and wiser games industry in the future.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#closures#financial-challenges#industry-leaders
"Game Developers Concerned: Layoffs and AI Impact Industry"
video-games-industry2 years ago

"Game Developers Concerned: Layoffs and AI Impact Industry"

The video games industry has been hit hard by mass layoffs, with a reported 6,500 jobs lost at major studios like Amazon Games, Ubisoft, Epic Games, and Niantic. A survey by the Game Developers Conference revealed that one-third of developers were affected by layoffs in 2023, leading to concerns about long-term career sustainability and job insecurity. The industry's rapid consolidation and increasing unionization efforts are responses to the layoffs and working conditions, with 57 percent of developers now in support of unionization. The impact of these layoffs and industry changes will be felt in the coming years, affecting the games people play.

via WIRED|
#game-developers-conference#industry-consolidation#job-insecurity
"Xbox's Acquisition of Activision: The Future Unveiled"
business2 years ago

"Xbox's Acquisition of Activision: The Future Unveiled"

Microsoft and Xbox have completed their acquisition of Activision Blizzard King for $68.7 billion, making it one of the largest deals in business history. With this purchase, Xbox now owns some of the biggest intellectual properties in the gaming industry. The future plans for Activision Blizzard King under Xbox's ownership remain uncertain, but there are discussions on how Microsoft should handle the vast catalog of IPs, considering their popularity across multiple platforms.

via GameSpot|
#acquisition#activision-blizzard-king#business