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GTA6 Publisher Senses "Much Higher" Anticipation Compared to GTA5, Discusses Ominous Cost Reduction

During Take-Two Interactive Software's financial conference call, CEO Strauss Zelnick and CFO Lainie Goldstein talked about Grand Theft Auto 6, but also about a much more ominous topic. Speaking of…

February 8, 2024 | 06:02 EST

Oklahoma City Thunder player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in NBA 2K24, developed by Visual Concepts
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NBA 2K Studio Visual Concepts Austin Hit by Layoffs

The current tsunami of industry layoffs has hit another studio, namely Visual Concepts Austin, known for its work on many of Visual Concepts' games including NBA 2K and Lego 2K Drive. According to…

February 7, 2024 | 08:55 EST

An imposing-looking female character set against the backdrop of a purple void in the Airship Syndicate game Wayfinder
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Wayfinder and Ruined King Studio Airship Syndicate Reportedly Hit by Layoffs

Wayfinder and Ruined King: A League of Legends Story developer Airship Syndicate is reportedly the latest casualty in a growing wave of video game industry layoffs. According to Polygon reporter…

February 1, 2024 | 08:31 EST

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Sega of America Will Lay Off 61 Employees by March

Sega of America has warned employees that it will lay off 61 of its staffers by March 8, 2024. The notice, found via the state of California's WARN act (which requires employers to give affected…

January 30, 2024 | 10:08 EST

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Nearly 100 Employees Laid Off At Eidos Montreal as Embracer's Job-Killing Spree Continues

Today Eidos Montreal officially announced that its employees have been affected by a round of layoffs, part of Embracer Group's continued effort to cut costs. The announcement, made on X (formerly…

January 29, 2024 | 01:34 EST