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1. 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

2. 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. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

15. Layoffs at Electronic Arts as new consoles emerge

Author

Kim, Ryan

Subjects
Video game industry -- Company sales and earnings, Video game industry -- Downsizing, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Video games, Layoffs, Company earnings/profit, Company personnel management, Layoff, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2006

16. GAMES GIANT EA TO CUT MORE JOBS

Subjects
Electronic Arts Inc. -- Downsizing, Electronic Arts Inc. -- Human resource management, Computer software industry -- Downsizing, Computer software industry -- Human resource management, Video game industry -- Downsizing, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Online social networks, Video games, Layoffs, Company personnel management, Layoff, General interest
Abstract

Nov 10, 2009 (WENN via COMTEX) -- American video game giant Electronic Arts (EA) has said it is cutting 1,500 jobs. The cuts, in addition to the 1,100 jobs already [...]

Published
2009

19. Midway to cut 180 jobs

Subjects
Video game industry -- Facility closures, Video game industry -- Downsizing, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Layoffs, Company personnel management, Layoff, Business, Business, regional, General interest
Published
2008

20. Cyan lays off 50 game testers: Development group also 'on hiatus'

Subjects
Video game industry -- Downsizing, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Layoffs, Company personnel management, Layoff, Business, Business, regional, General interest
Abstract

Nov. 5--Close to 50 workers who tested early versions of video games for other companies were laid off by Spokane-based Cyan Worlds recently, the company's CEO said Tuesday. Those workers [...]

Published
2008

21. Racino layoffs possible

Subjects
Video game industry -- Downsizing, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Layoffs, Company personnel management, Layoff, Business, Business, regional, General interest
Abstract

Nov. 13--MONTICELLO -- Empire Resorts is hinting at layoffs and scaling back its racing season in the wake of mounting losses. The company that has bet its future on landing [...]

Published
2007

22. Sony cuts jobs in Foster City: Fewer than 50 positions eliminated amid restructuring

Subjects
Microsoft Corp. -- Reorganization and restructuring, Microsoft Corp. -- Downsizing, Microsoft Corp. -- Human resource management, Computer software industry -- Reorganization and restructuring, Computer software industry -- Downsizing, Computer software industry -- Human resource management, Video game industry -- Reorganization and restructuring, Video game industry -- Downsizing, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Layoffs, Company restructuring/company reorganization, Company organization, Company personnel management, Layoff, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Jun. 7--Sony Computer Entertainment America said Thursday it has cut jobs at its Foster City headquarters in an effort to reduce costs and streamline operations. Sources said fewer than 50 [...]

Published
2007

23. EA plans to lay off hundreds: REDWOOD CITY FIRM SAYS CUTS NEEDED TO SHIFT STRATEGY TO NEW PRODUCTS, MARKETS

Subjects
Video game industry -- Downsizing, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Video games -- Planning, Video games -- Equipment and supplies, Layoffs, Company business planning, Company personnel management, Layoff, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Feb. 2--Video game giant Electronic Arts said Wednesday that it is laying off hundreds of workers worldwide -- including 145 in Redwood City -- as it shifts strategy to focus [...]

Published
2006

24. EA cuts jobs

Author

Fritz, Ben

Subjects
Video game industry -- Company sales and earnings, Video game industry -- Downsizing, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Layoffs, Company earnings/profit, Company personnel management, Layoff, Arts and entertainment industries, Business, Microsoft Xbox (Computer-based entertainment system)
Abstract

Coming off a disappointing holiday season, videogame giant Electronics Arts last week laid off approximately 300 employees, or 5% of its global workforce. Cuts were across different areas, although none [...]

Published
2006

25. A disturbance in the force

Author

Wong, Kenneth

Subjects
Layoff, Company personnel management, LucasArts Entertainment Company L.L.C. -- Downsizing, LucasArts Entertainment Company L.L.C. -- Human resource management, Video game industry -- Downsizing, Video game industry -- Human resource management, Layoffs -- Reports
Abstract

IN AUGUST, A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AFTER LAYING OFF 29 STAFF MEMBERS, THE San Rafael, Calif.-based LucasArts was forced to trim its force by 31 more people. After the […]

Published
2004

26. SEGA TO CUT 300 JOBS

Subjects
Layoff, Company personnel management, Sony Computer Entertainment America L.L.C. -- Human resource management, Video game industry -- Human resource management
Published
2001

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