FTC Challenges Microsoft Over Gaming Division Layoffs Post-Merger
FTC’s Complaint Against Microsoft Regarding Layoffs in the Gaming Division Post-Activision Blizzard Merger The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a complaint against Microsoft following the tech giant’s decision to lay off 1,900 employees from its gaming division. This move came shortly after Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which the FTC argues contradicts Microsoft’s […]
Airship Syndicate Announces Layoffs and Executive Pay Cuts Amidst Wayfinder’s Rocky Launch
Airship Syndicate, the developer behind Wayfinder, has recently experienced gaming industry layoffs, with a significant restructuring that resulted in the layoffs of 12 employees. This move was part of a broader strategy to keep the studio afloat and maintain its ability to deliver quality gaming experiences. In a show of solidarity and commitment to the […]
Gaming Industry Stunned by Massive Layoffs at Activision-Blizzard and Xbox
The gaming industry has been hit with a wave of layoffs that has sent shockwaves through the community. Following the massive $69 billion acquisition of Activision by Microsoft, a staggering 1,900 employees from Activision-Blizzard and Xbox have been let go. The news has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with many developers sharing […]
Electronic Arts Enacts Layoffs at Codemasters Amidst Gaming Industry Cuts
Introduction The year 2023 has been marked by a series of layoffs within the game industry, with Electronic Arts (EA) being the latest to announce job cuts. EA has confirmed that it has laid off an unspecified number of employees from Codemasters, the esteemed developer behind popular racing games such as Grid, F1, and EA […]
