6th October 2025 AI

With endless runs of layoffs, decade-long release cycles, and diminishing returns from graphics technology, there’s long been a growing sense that something has become deeply unsustainable about AAA games.One of...

5th March 2025 layoffs

Developers have taken to LinkedIn to report new layoffs.

20th February 2025 layoffs

The exact number of staff laid off has not been disclosed.

22nd January 2025 AI

The report has also revealed fears around AI, and a move towards self-publishing for games.

11th December 2024 layoffs

"External market pressures" have reportedly inspired a complete studio overhaul.

13th September 2024 Activision Blizzard

Xbox and Activision Blizzard employees are believed to be most impacted.

1st August 2024 bungie

Bungie is undergoing "substantial changes" to balance its cost structure and development efforts.

24th July 2024 humble bundle

Staff at Humble Games were reportedly told the company would be shutting down.

3rd May 2024 IGDA

Layoffs have impacted a significant number of game developers over the last year.

2nd April 2024 layoffs

Nintendo of America is reorganising its product testing department to "drive greater global integration in game development efforts."