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Square Enix Announces Mass Layoffs in US and Europe Restructuring

4 weeks ago

Square Enix Announces Mass Layoffs in US and Europe Restructuring Square Enix, the Japanese video game giant behind popular titles like Final Fantasy, has announced mass layoffs as part of a restructuring plan in its US and Europe offices. The company is undergoing a fundamental restructuring of its overseas publishing organization, which will result in […]

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Outsourcing Studio Closes Canadian Branch After Eight Years of Operation

1 month ago

UK-based Outsourcing Studio Shuts Down Canadian Branch A UK-based outsourcing studio has made the decision to close its Canadian branch, resulting in the layoff of the entire Vancouver-based team. The Canadian studio had been in operation for eight years and had been involved in spearheading multiple research and development initiatives. The closure of the studio […]

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Another Studio Closes: Impact on Watch Dogs Developers

1 month ago

Yet another studio in the gaming industry has closed its doors, impacting the developers behind popular titles like Watch Dogs. Recently, news broke that a studio, known for its work on Square Enix’s Visions of Mana and Watch Dogs: Legion, has shut down. This closure adds to a growing list of game development studios facing […]

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Amazon Games Halts AAA Development After Layoffs

1 month ago

Amazon Games Halts AAA Development After Layoffs Amazon Games Studios has announced a significant halt in their first-party AAA game development, specifically focusing on MMOs. This decision comes after a round of layoffs within the company, affecting projects such as the highly anticipated Lord of the Rings MMO. The Vice President of Games confirmed the […]

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