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1. An ex-Sony exec said laid-off employees should 'go to the beach for a year' or 'drive an Uber'

Subjects
Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. -- Human resource management, Labor market, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Computer entertainment systems, Computer-based entertainment system, Company personnel management, Consumer news and advice, General interest
Abstract

Ex-Sony Entertainment president Chris Deering said laid-off employees should take time off. Deering said that he doesn't believe the recent Sony layoffs result from corporate greed. In February, Sony said [...]

Published
2024

2. Less than a month after joining work on the Sands of Time remake, Ubisoft Toronto lays off 33 employees 'to ensure it can deliver on its ambitious roadmap'

Subjects
Layoffs, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Company personnel management, Layoff, Computers
Abstract

The plague of layoffs that's gripped the videogame industry (https://www.pcgamer.com/the-impact-of-16000-games-industry-layoffs-in-one-chart/) since the start of 2023 continued today as Ubisoft confirmed that 33 employees at its Toronto studio have been let [...]

Published
2024

3. Owner of Death Stranding PC and Control publisher lays off 30% of staff, will focus on sequels and 'previously successful' games because that's what works

Author

Wood, Austin

Subjects
Digital Brothers S.p.A. -- Human resource management, Layoffs, Video games, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Company personnel management, Layoff
Abstract

Byline: Austin Wood 505 Games parent Digital Bros. announces sweeping layoffs Digital Bros Group, perhaps best-known in the video game industry as the owner of publisher 505 Games, which is [...]

Published
2023

4. OPINION: The state of the game industry's past, present, future - Hilltop Views

Subjects
Video games, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Company personnel management, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

If 2024 has taught the game industry anything, it's that things can alway beat out your expectations. In 2023, the video game industry laid off around 10,000 workers. As of [...]

Published
2024

6. Dead by Daylight Alan Wake DLC hype has been ruined for me thanks to yet more layoffs; Alan Wake's arrival in Dead by Daylight is set to be somewhat soured, as rumours of yet more layoffs turn out to be true

Subjects
Layoffs, Video games, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Company personnel management, Layoff, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: By, Aaron Potter Yet another video game company has been impacted by layoffs, this time at Dead by Daylight and Meet Your Maker developer Behaviour Interactive. It feels like [...]

Published
2024

7. Frontier Developments shares jump as review aims to cut costs

Subjects
Video game industry -- Human resource management, Stocks -- Economic aspects -- Prices and rates, Company personnel management, Business, international
Abstract

London: Frontier Developments PLC has issued the following press release: Frontier Developments PLC shares rose on Tuesday after it backed its outlook and said it will cut jobs to reduce [...]

Published
2023

8. Keywords Edmonton says 'Game Over' for the video game testers trying to fight for better

Subjects
Electronic Arts Inc. -- Human resource management, Layoffs, Computer software industry -- Human resource management, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Labor contracts, Company personnel management, Layoff, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

EDMONTON: Recently unionized videogame testers working at Keywords Studios in Edmonton have been laid off from their employer amidst the fight to win a fair first collective agreement. Sixteen video [...]

Published
2023

9. Keywords Edmonton says 'Game Over' for video game testers trying to fight for better

Subjects
Electronic Arts Inc. -- Human resource management, Layoffs, Computer software industry -- Human resource management, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Labor contracts, Company personnel management, Layoff, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union -- Human resource management
Abstract

EDMONTON, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently unionized videogame testers working at Keywords Studios in Edmonton have been laid off from their employer amidst the fight to win a [...]

Published
2023

10. Since lawsuit, Riot Games' once all-male leadership is now over 20% women

Author

Liao, Shannon

Subjects
Riot Games Inc. -- Human resource management, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Workplace multiculturalism -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Company personnel management, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Shannon Liao In August of 2018, Riot Games didn't have a chief diversity and inclusion officer, a team dedicated to diversity, nor any pay equity practices. Its leadership team [...]

Published
2022

11. The Digest

Author

Browning, Kellen, Nguyen, Lananh, and Reuters

Subjects
Activision Blizzard Inc. -- Human resource management, Walmart Inc. -- Human resource management, Information technology workers -- Compensation and benefits, Executives -- Cases, Truck drivers -- Compensation and benefits, Discount stores -- Human resource management, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Company legal issue, Company personnel management, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

WORK FORCE 1,100 Activision WorkersWill Get Full-Time Status Activision Blizzard, the embattled video game company that recently announced plans to be acquired by Microsoft in a $70 billion deal, said [...]

Published
2022

12. Activision Blizzard converts over 1,000 QA testers to full-time roles

Author

Stanley, Alyse

Subjects
Activision Blizzard Inc. -- Human resource management, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Quality control inspectors -- Human resource management, Company personnel management, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Alyse Stanley Nearly 1,100 U.S.-based temporary and contingent quality assurance workers at Activision Publishing and Blizzard will become full-time employees, effective July 1, Activision Blizzard announced Thursday. The embattled [...]

Published
2022

13. Why is the games industry so burdened with crunch? It starts with labor laws

Author

Thomsen, Michael

Subjects
Labor law -- Interpretation and construction, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Overtime -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Company personnel management, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Michael Thomsen Over the last 20 years, mandatory overtime in the video games industry has been called many things: a crisis, a trap, a death march, and, as a [...]

Published
2021

14. Video game industry internships are inspiring games, if not change

Author

Arguello, Diego

Subjects
Game developers (Persons) -- Employment, Work environment -- Forecasts and trends, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Internship programs -- Influence, Market trend/market analysis, Company personnel management, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Diego Arguello In recalling her internship at a San Francisco based video game company, a developer told The Washington Post that she remembered the experience fondly - except for [...]

Published
2021

15. Activision Blizzard Falls Amid Accusations of 'Frat Boy' Culture

Subjects
Video games, Corporate culture, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Working women, Sexual harassment, Company personnel management, Business
Abstract

Byline: Tony Owusu To access, purchase, authenticate, or subscribe to the full-text of this article, please visit this link: https://www.thestreet.com/investing/activision-blizzard-drops-on-frat-boy-culture Shares of video game maker Activision Blizzard (ATVI) were falling [...]

Published
2021

16. Representing the games industry client: where HR is as important as IP.

Author

Charne, Jim and Moser, Jana

Subjects
Layoffs -- Laws, regulations and rules, Independent contractors -- Employment, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Worker classification -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Company personnel management, Layoff
Abstract

It is estimated that the average US household owns at least one dedicated game console, PC, or smartphone, presenting a plethora of opportunities for consumers to experience the games industry. [...]

Published
2013

17. Company E-Sports Leagues Present New Twist On Traditional Employment Law Issues

Author

Dill, Jesse R.

Subjects
Labor law -- Interpretation and construction, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Government regulation, Company personnel management, Business, international
Abstract

A growing trend among employers that are turning to new and updated methods of fostering employee collegiality and team bonding involves e-sports leagues. Similar to the traditional company softball team, [...]

Published
2021

18. Work for play: careers in video game development

Author

Liming, Drew and Vilorio, Dennis

Subjects
Game developers (Persons) -- Practice, Video games -- Product development -- Production processes, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Company personnel management, Business, Careers and occupations
Abstract

Video games aren't only for play; they also provide work. The workers, known as game developers, make a living creating the games you enjoy playing. Making video games is a [...]

Published
2011

19. Is the resource-based 'view' a useful perspective for SHRM research? The case of the video game industry

Author

Autier, Fabienne and Picq, Thierry

Subjects
Video game industry -- Human resource management, Human resource management -- Analysis, Company personnel management, Business, international, High technology industry, Science and technology
Abstract

An analysis of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) of firms in the French video game industry is conducted with a special view on the resource-based view of the firm. It was observed that, in the video game industry the creative individual HR due to their characteristics cannot be managed by established firms with externalization being the only alternative by the video games companies to combat the management issues associated to creative HR.

Published
2005

20. Big Fish Babes: Video Game Brings Baby Boomers Together

Subjects
Middle aged women -- Employment, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Baby boom generation -- Employment, Company personnel management
Abstract

To view this video, click here: http://feeds.shadowtv.com/feed/player/D41C22B9-9DE3-9046-E181-F23B217D30DC/ZOonTmTS9_dX0HK0kW3XYyuD6d4IlNr8 A group of baby boomer women met online while playing the video game "Madame Fate" made by Big Fish and have become close […]

Published
2010

21. Industry evolution and cross-sectoral skill transfers: a comparative analysis of the video game industry in Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom

Author

Izushi, Hiro and Aoyama, Yuko

Subjects
Ability -- Analysis, Employee development -- Forecasts and trends, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Video game industry -- Industry forecasts, Market trend/market analysis, Company personnel management, Environmental issues
Abstract

The interrelationships between industrial evolution and formation of industry specific skills, with respect to video game industry in Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom are anlayzed.

Published
2006

22. Game Theory: Challenging the Industry

Author

Totilo, Stephen

Subjects
Video game industry -- Human resource management, Workplace multiculturalism -- Analysis, Company personnel management, Arts and entertainment industries
Abstract

Byline: STEPHEN TOTILO What role does diversity -- of players, creators and games -- play in pushing the medium forward? To view this article at nytimes.com, click here: [...]

Published
2012

23. Game Theory: Making Room for the Women

Author

Lewis, Helen

Subjects
Video game industry -- Human resource management, Gender equality, Company personnel management, Arts and entertainment industries
Abstract

Byline: HELEN LEWIS Struggling over the role of women has been a big part of gaming culture's coming to grips with being a mainstream commercial behemoth. To view this article [...]

Published
2012

24. Electronic Arts Posts Loss, Will Cut Jobs

Subjects
Company personnel management, Company earnings/profit, Electronic Arts Inc. -- Company sales and earnings, Electronic Arts Inc. -- Downsizing, Electronic Arts Inc. -- Human resource management, Electronic Arts Inc. -- Facility closures, Video game industry -- Company sales and earnings, Video game industry -- Downsizing, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Video game industry -- Facility closures, Computer software industry -- Downsizing, Computer software industry -- Human resource management, Computer software industry -- Company sales and earnings, Computer software industry -- Facility closures, Video games
Published
2009

25. Beat The Catch-22

Author

Duffy, Jill

Subjects
Company personnel management, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Work experience
Published
2009

31. 2K Boston Job Posting Reveals Details on Next Project

Subjects
Action game, Hiring, Company personnel management, Market trend/market analysis, Video game industry -- Product development, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Employee selection -- Forecasts and trends
Published
2009

32. Sega Confirms Rumored Layoffs

Subjects
Company personnel management, Sega Enterprises Ltd. -- Human resource management, Video game industry -- Human resource management
Published
2009

33. Source Claims Factor 5 Cut Half of Studio

Subjects
Layoff, Company personnel management, Factor 5 L.L.C. -- Human resource management, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Layoffs -- Social aspects
Published
2008

35. Electronic Arts Cuts 580 Jobs

Subjects
Company personnel management, Company earnings/profit, Layoff, Electronic Arts Inc. -- Company sales and earnings, Electronic Arts Inc. -- Downsizing, Electronic Arts Inc. -- Human resource management, Computer software industry -- Company sales and earnings, Computer software industry -- Downsizing, Computer software industry -- Human resource management, Video game industry -- Company sales and earnings, Video game industry -- Downsizing, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Video games, Layoffs
Published
2008

37. Sony Game Unit Plans to Cut Jobs in U.S

Subjects
Consumer electronics industry, Company business planning, Company personnel management, Layoff, Nintendo Company Ltd. -- Downsizing, Nintendo Company Ltd. -- Human resource management, Nintendo Company Ltd. -- Planning, Consumer electronics industry -- Downsizing, Consumer electronics industry -- Human resource management, Consumer electronics industry -- Planning, Video game industry -- Downsizing, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Video game industry -- Planning, Video games -- Equipment and supplies, Video games -- Planning, Layoffs
Published
2007

38. Sony Game Unit Plans to Cut Jobs in U.S

Subjects
Consumer electronics industry, Company business planning, Company personnel management, Layoff, Nintendo Company Ltd. -- Downsizing, Nintendo Company Ltd. -- Human resource management, Nintendo Company Ltd. -- Planning, Consumer electronics industry -- Downsizing, Consumer electronics industry -- Human resource management, Consumer electronics industry -- Planning, Video game industry -- Downsizing, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Video game industry -- Planning, Video games -- Equipment and supplies, Video games -- Planning, Layoffs
Published
2007

40. GAME INDUSTRY GROUP MAY HELP REIN IN ABUSES

Author

Frauenheim, Ed

Subjects
Trade and professional associations -- Management, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Business, Human resources and labor relations, Industry association information, Company business management, Company personnel management, Management, Human resource management
Abstract

Byline: Ed Frauenheim A new trade association for recruiters in the video game world didn't form to save game developers from brutal hours. But the group, Professional Electronic Entertainment Recruiters, [...]

Published
2006

41. Bonuses should go down as well as up

Subjects
Games Workshop PLC -- Human resource management, Games Workshop PLC -- Compensation and benefits, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Video game industry -- Compensation and benefits, Executives -- Compensation and benefits, Executives -- Forecasts and trends, Executives -- Management, Company business management, Market trend/market analysis, Company personnel management, Banking, finance and accounting industries
Abstract

All too often there are reports about chairmen, chief executives and finance directors receiving bonuses, gargantuan pay-offs or huge salaries when they don't deserve them. It could be that the [...]

Published
2005

42. Video-Game Voices: On Strike? In a rare labor dispute in tech land, two powerful Hollywood unions are ready to walk out over pay for actors who provide voice-overs

Author

Grover, Ronald

Subjects
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists -- Demonstrations and protests, Screen Actors Guild -- Demonstrations and protests, Actors -- Compensation and benefits, Actresses -- Compensation and benefits, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Company personnel management
Published
2005

43. Living the Dream

Subjects
Video game industry -- Human resource management, Computer programmers -- Human resource management, Video games -- Product development, Company personnel management
Abstract

The recent class action lawsuit against Electronic Arts--in which an animator is suing for unpaid overtime--has shed light on a dirty little not-so-secret in videogame development: The dream job can […]

Published
2005

44. Sega Corp

Subjects
Sega Corp. -- Human resource management, Video games, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Company personnel management, Arts and entertainment industries, Business
Abstract

Sega Corp. said it will cut 312 jobs, or about 30% of its work force, in [...]

Published
2001

45. Forecast For Holiday Hiring Looks Up

Subjects
Retail industry -- Human resource management -- Economic aspects, Holidays -- Economic aspects, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Company personnel management, Business
Abstract

Two years ago in the run-up to the holiday season, the retail picture looked bleak, both for seasonal hiring and consumer spending. Both improved in 2009, and retailers are hiring [...]

Published
2010

47. Stop playing games. Scratch that. Better start: Westwood College opens doors, degree program to fledgling game programmers

Author

Berry-Helmlinger, Lyn

Subjects
Video game industry -- Human resource management, Company personnel management, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

More than 15,000 well-trained workers are reported to be required in 2004 alone by the fast-growing computer games industry. A new 34-month bachelor's degree offered by the Westwood College of Technology aims at molding multimedia artists and animators to help drive the $7 billion games industry.

Published
2004

48. Sony to cut US jobs to prop up PS3

Author

Sanchanta, Mariko

Subjects
Video game industry -- Downsizing, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Video games -- Equipment and supplies, Computer entertainment systems, Computer-based entertainment system, Company personnel management, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business, Business, international
Abstract

TOKYO -- Sony Computer Entertainment is to make cuts to its 1,500-strong US workforce and review its business model amid a shift in the games industry from sales of packaged [...]

Published
2007

49. High scores in the leadership game; in an industry with no precedent and few opportunities for formal training, a video-game developer trains its own leaders, and wins the optimas award for vision

Author

Hammers, Maryann

Subjects
Video game industry -- Human resource management, Management development programs -- Analysis, Company personnel management, Electronic Arts Inc. -- Human resource management
Abstract

Not all that long ago, PacMan was the height of video-game sophistication. Compare the primitive dotgobbling yellow disk to today's elaborate, complex games such as Harry Potter or Lord of […]

Published
2003

50. Activision to cut staff as consoles are upgraded

Author

Nuttall, Chris

Subjects
Video game industry -- Downsizing, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Video games, Company personnel management, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business, Business, international
Abstract

SAN FRANCISCO -- Activision, the second largest US video games publisher, said yesterday it was cutting its global workforce by about 7 per cent as it tackled the transition to [...]

Published
2006

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