{"id":331456,"date":"2024-10-11T12:18:11","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T12:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?p=331456"},"modified":"2024-11-25T16:21:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T16:21:11","slug":"gaming-layoff-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/gaming-layoff-predictions","title":{"rendered":"Gaming Layoff Predictions 2025: Game Over For Developers?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The computer game industry is a giant \u2014 but behind the figures are widespread gaming industry layoffs.<\/p>\n<p>As of November 2024, there have been more than 14,000 gaming layoffs this year, surpassing the 10,000 layoffs in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Yet why should it be so? The video game industry is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedrum.com\/opinion\/2023\/11\/17\/406bn-gaming-industry-and-the-melee-advertisers-next-frontier\" target=\"_blank\">$406 billion revenue machine<\/a> \u2014 bigger than the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com\/report\/film-and-music-global-market-report#\" target=\"_blank\">combined music and film industries by 18%<\/a> and rapidly closing in on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/outlook\/amo\/media\/tv-video\/worldwide\" target=\"_blank\">$699 billion TV industry<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>How can the thriving video game industry lay off so many workers at such an alarming rate? Spoiler: It&#8217;s not due to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/34633\/generative-ai\">generative AI<\/a> just yet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Techopedia speaks exclusively to senior managers across the gaming industry and finds out what to expect in 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h2><span id=\"key_takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Microsoft axed 8% of its 22,000-member gaming division workforce in September, while Unity began the year with 1,800 layoffs.<\/li>\n<li>Sony laid off 900 PlayStation employees (also 8% of its workforce).<\/li>\n<li>By June 2024, video game industry layoffs had already surpassed the total from 2023 \u2014 and the numbers keep increasing.<\/li>\n<li>Post-pandemic market correction and over-hiring as key factors, changing user behavior, and the scale of bets on AAA titles are all contributing factors.<\/li>\n<li>Ex-PlayStation chief boss suggested laid-off developers should &#8216;drive an Uber&#8217; or &#8216;go to the beach for a year&#8217;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n    <section class=\"toc-sticky w-100 bg-white \">\n        <div class=\"toc-sticky__container container\">\n            <div class=\"toc-sticky__open d-flex align-items-end\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                 aria-controls=\"multiCollapse1\"\n                 data-bs-target=\"#multiCollapse1\">\n                <button\n                        class=\"btn btn-primary collapse-action-btn p-1 rounded-circle\"\n                        type=\"button\"\n                >\n                    <i class=\"icon-chevron-up\"><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n                <span id=\"toc-current-title\" class=\"d-flex 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The Ronin Wallet surpassed 10 million downloads. Today, Ronin is the third most used Blockchain in the world with more than 1.1 million daily active addresses.<\/p>\n<p>As crypto-friendly policies gain traction, we anticipate a wave of\u2026<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; trungfinity.ron (@trungfinity) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/trungfinity\/status\/1860148340115067272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\">November 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Affected employees were told they will receive severance packages and support, but while the company &#8220;shapes the future of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/4923\/web-30\">web3<\/a>&#8220;, it will be a hard Christmas period for the 21%.<\/p>\n<p>They will not suffer alone as, four days earlier, <strong>Reflector Entertainment<\/strong>, a <strong>Bandai Namco<\/strong> studio, laid off 18% of its workforce only a month after launching its debut game, Unknown 9: Awakening.<\/p>\n<p>The company said the downsizing was not due to &#8220;commercial success or external pressures&#8221;, but rather there was not enough work to support their current project demands.<\/p>\n<p>In October 2024, <strong>Team Blue<\/strong>, the California <strong>gaming studio owned by Netflix<\/strong>, closed \u2014 with 35 people losing their jobs.<\/p>\n<p>In September 2024, <strong>Microsoft<\/strong> gaming layoffs hit the headlines after the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/news\/microsoft-lays-off-650-people-from-its-xbox-gaming-division\">axing of 650 jobs in its gaming division<\/a>, which followed Microsoft&#8217;s $69 billion acquisition of Activision-Blizzard. This was in addition to the <strong>1,900 roles eliminated in January<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>January 2024 also saw an awful start to the New Year for employees of <strong>Unity Software<\/strong>, which farewelled about <strong>1,800 employees<\/strong>, or 25% of its workforce.<\/p>\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"f313bf38-607c-41f7-bbc3-5fb93d1c8912\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Notable game layoffs 2024\"><\/div>\n<p><script>!function(e,n,i,s){var d=\"InfogramEmbeds\";var o=e.getElementsByTagName(n)[0];if(window[d]&&window[d].initialized)window[d].process&&window[d].process();else if(!e.getElementById(i)){var r=e.createElement(n);r.async=1,r.id=i,r.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(r,o)}}(document,\"script\",\"infogram-async\",\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/publish.obsidian.md\/vg-layoffs\/Archive\/2024\" target=\"_blank\">Gaming Layoffs Tracker<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sony and Electronic Arts (EA)<\/strong> have also made substantial cuts, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/technology-68404704\" target=\"_blank\">Sony laying off 900 PlayStation employees<\/a> (<strong>about 8% of its workforce<\/strong>) and EA letting go of 670 employees (<strong>5% of its workers<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, mobile game publisher <strong>Tilting Point<\/strong> unveiled plans to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/news\/another-round-of-games-industry-layoffs-tilting-point-cuts-20-jobs\">lay off around 90 jobs<\/a> \u2014 <strong>20% of its workforce<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Stepping away from game production, the UK High Street retailer\u00a0<strong>GAME<\/strong> has faced a difficult 2024 with layoffs, store closures, and widespread operational issues disrupting both staff and customers.<\/p>\n<p>Following the company&#8217;s integration with Frasers Group&#8217;s systems, an alleged 78% of GAME&#8217;s head office staff were made redundant, according to an investigation by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/inside-the-fall-of-game-no-games-no-accessories-instead-we-received-136-zendaya-action-figures\" target=\"_blank\">Eurogamer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But the bigger question is, why is this happening?<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"why_are_there_so_many_layoffs_in_the_gaming_industry\">Why Are There So Many Layoffs In The Gaming Industry?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/oindrilamandal\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Oindrila Manda<\/strong><\/a><strong>, Senior Game Product Manager at <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ea.com\/games\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Electronic Arts<\/strong><\/a>, believes video game layoffs are the result of multiple factors.<\/p>\n<p>But let&#8217;s begin with the strange macro-climate the world faced over the last five years.<\/p>\n<p>Manda said:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;The video game market saw a boom in 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic when people mostly stayed indoors and spent a significant part of their leisure playing games<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Many video game companies were over-hiring during the pandemic to serve the then-growing demand. But, these companies are now struggling to recalibrate their workforce to adjust to the latest market conditions.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kavehvahdat\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Kaveh Vahdat<\/strong><\/a><strong>, Founder and CEO at <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/riseangle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>RiseAngle<\/strong><\/a>, also sees the ripple effects of COVID-19 as a factor.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;The wave of layoffs in the gaming industry is less about poor performance and more about a post-pandemic market correction. Companies scaled up aggressively during the pandemic, fueled by a surge in player engagement and cheap capital.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Now, they&#8217;re grappling with overcapacity, declining user growth, and higher operational costs due to inflation and rising interest rates.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;But the real concern here is not just the layoffs \u2014 it&#8217;s the industry&#8217;s lack of sustainable labor practices.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Game studios have become infamous for &#8216;hire-and-fire&#8217; cycles, and this unpredictability is driving top talent away from the industry altogether.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If this trend continues unchecked, we&#8217;re facing a brain-drain that could cripple future innovation in gaming.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Manda added:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;In the near term, we might see a large pool of talented games industry professionals looking for work as large developers and publishers continue to be cautious around hiring.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Financing around new projects would also be conservative while the high-interest rate market persists.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;With the Federal Reserve issuing rate cuts, this might ease slightly in the near to long term.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In the long term, developers need to seriously evaluate their business models and focus on cost optimizations.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This factor has also been seen in the wider tech industry, which saw more than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/tech-layoffs-predictions\">130,000 layoffs in 2024<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"long_development_cycles_the_challenge_of_roi\">Long Development Cycles &amp; the Challenge of ROI<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The recent surge in gaming company layoffs is prompting industry leaders to reevaluate their strategies.<\/p>\n<p>EA&#8217;s Oindrila Manda believes that long development cycles for video games and uncertain ROI are largely to blame for the recent layoff news. To make a good game, developers and publishers must invest a significant amount of time and money.<\/p>\n<p>Manda said:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;The latest AAA video game Black Myth: Wukong, has sold 20 Million copies so far and took a team of over 140 employees nearly six years to make and launch.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Most investors are unwilling to bet on projects that take so long to market and generate a return on investment, especially in the current high-interest-rate market.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"attachment_331465\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-331465\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Black-Myth-Wukong-An-AAA-game-that-was-a-six-year-bet-on-success.png\" alt=\"Black Myth: Wukong: An AAA game that was a six-year bet on success. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-331465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Black-Myth-Wukong-An-AAA-game-that-was-a-six-year-bet-on-success.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Black-Myth-Wukong-An-AAA-game-that-was-a-six-year-bet-on-success-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Black-Myth-Wukong-An-AAA-game-that-was-a-six-year-bet-on-success-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Black-Myth-Wukong-An-AAA-game-that-was-a-six-year-bet-on-success-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Black-Myth-Wukong-An-AAA-game-that-was-a-six-year-bet-on-success-1200x675.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-331465\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Black Myth: Wukong: An AAA game that was a six-year bet on success. Source: Steam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It is an example that highlights why she believes the games industry investment has slowed down, leading to studio closures and project sunsetting even before release.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;With it being tough to predict a video game&#8217;s market success or failure and hence investors, they tend to err on the side of caution, making it harder for independent game studios to raise funding, leading to further right-sizing initiatives.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span id=\"the_impact_of_privacy_laws_on_mobile_gaming_economics\">The Impact of Privacy Laws on Mobile Gaming Economics<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>EA&#8217;s Oindrila Manda also added that in free-to-play and mobile games, many of these problems are exacerbated by technology changes on the platform end.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Apple and Google have introduced stricter privacy laws, making it extremely difficult for advertisers to target users with relevant ads. This has significantly driven up user acquisition (UA) costs and ballooned up the marketing budgets of video games.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Games in development had to revise their ROI estimates in light of this new UA challenge, and many publishers have re-evaluated their portfolio of games to focus only on the most profitable ones.<\/p>\n<p>This has led to further game developer layoffs as projects are being shut down.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/travisnexusitgroup\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Travis Lindemoen<\/strong><\/a><strong>, managing director, nexus IT Group<\/strong>, added:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Mergers and acquisitions in the industry have led to restructuring and redundancies as companies seek to streamline operations.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Rising inflation and interest rates have increased operational costs for game companies while reducing consumers&#8217; disposable income. This has created financial pressure on companies to cut costs.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Alongside that, Lindemoen added that player trends are changing:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Players are increasingly concentrating their time and spending on a smaller number of established games, making it harder for new titles to gain traction.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;This trend favors large incumbent franchises over new releases.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span id=\"the_future_of_gaming_layoffs_in_2025\">The Future of Gaming Layoffs in 2025<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the gaming industry enters a period of cautious hiring and technological advancements, a transformation in game development is on the horizon, driven by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/190\/artificial-intelligence-ai\">artificial intelligence<\/a> and global diversification.<\/p>\n<p>Manda from Electronic Arts believes <strong>we will continue to see widespread change<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;In the near term, we might see a large pool of talented games industry professionals looking for work as large developers and publishers continue to be cautious about hiring. In the long term, developers must evaluate their business models and focus on cost optimizations.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Game companies may diversify globally to reduce the cost of labor and use the latest technologies, such as AI, to accelerate time to market.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Generative AI can drastically impact how games are built, making game development faster and cheaper.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;It can automate art and design pipelines, reduce the burden on artists and engineers, and enable faster prototyping.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;This will give rise to a new generation of AI-powered games.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Despite the headlines of AI removing jobs, its impact on layoffs within the gaming sector is minimal. Vahdat of RiseAngle thinks its future impact is still up for debate.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;While generative AI promises future efficiency and is changing the dynamics of every industry, including gaming, it hasn&#8217;t significantly impacted layoffs in the gaming sector yet. How it will reshape gaming and industries at large remains to be seen.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Recent layoff trends highlight more disruption in the gaming industry, raising concerns about job security.<\/p>\n<p>This has made it an incredibly stressful year for workers and their families, especially when sympathy from industry experts appears to be in short supply.<\/p>\n<p>Chris Deering, former boss of PlayStation, suggested that displaced workers should drive an Uber or go to the beach for a year\u2026<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Chris Deering, former boss of PlayStation, does not believe the recent, widespread layoffs in the games industry derive from corporate greed, and that affected workers should \u201cdrive an Uber\u201d or \u201cgo to the beach for a year\u201d until things turn around: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uXUkNTbXQ5\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/uXUkNTbXQ5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Simon Parkin (@SimonParkin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SimonParkin\/status\/1833418977944514798?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\">September 10, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"the_bottom_line\">The Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite being bigger than the film and music industry combined, the video game industry has seen 20,000 layoffs in 18 months. Something doesn&#8217;t quite add up.<\/p>\n<p>The ongoing consolidation and the potential of generative AI could further reshape the industry in the next few years. But for now, the industry must balance cutting costs and fostering an environment that continues to attract and nurture creative talent.<\/p>\n<p>Without carefully considering these factors, the gaming industry may face long-term consequences that could stifle the explosive growth needed to overtake its next target, the TV industry.<\/p>\n<p>Until then, maybe we should all just drive an Uber or go to the beach and see what 2025 holds in store.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"man_faq_sec\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><\/time><section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Why are game studio layoffs increasing in 2024?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Gaming layoffs in 2024 are driven by post-pandemic market corrections, over-hiring, and rising operational costs.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Which gaming companies laid off employees in 2024?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Microsoft, Sony, EA, and Unity Technologies are among the gaming companies that laid off thousands in 2024.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Are privacy laws affecting gaming layoffs?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Yes, privacy law changes by Apple and Google have increased user acquisition costs, leading to layoffs in the gaming industry.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Is AI responsible for gaming industry layoffs?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">While AI is influencing game development, our experts tell us it hasn&#8217;t significantly contributed to layoffs in the gaming industry yet.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">How many gaming employees were laid off in 2024?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">The gaming industry has seen over 13,000 layoffs so far in 2024, matching the total from 2023.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is the long-term outlook for gaming layoffs?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Experts expect cautious hiring and an increased reliance on AI in game development in 2025 and beyond, with further global diversification to reduce costs.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"reference-content\">\n<div class=\"reference-heading reference-content-collapsible-heading\">\n<h2><span id=\"references\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reference-content-body\">\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedrum.com\/opinion\/2023\/11\/17\/406bn-gaming-industry-and-the-melee-advertisers-next-frontier\" target=\"_blank\">A $406bn gaming industry and the melee for advertiser&#8217;s next frontier<\/a> (The Drum)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com\/report\/film-and-music-global-market-report#\" target=\"_blank\">Film And Music Market Size, Industry Share, Analysis 2024-2033<\/a> (The Business Research Company)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/outlook\/amo\/media\/tv-video\/worldwide\" target=\"_blank\">TV &amp; Video &#8211; Worldwide | Statista Market Forecast<\/a> (Statista)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/technology-68404704\" target=\"_blank\">PlayStation to axe 900 jobs and close London studio &#8211; BBC News<\/a> (BBC)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/oindrilamandal\/\" target=\"_blank\">Oindrila Mandal<\/a> (LinkedIn)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ea.com\/games\" target=\"_blank\">Latest Games &#8211; Official EA Site<\/a> (EA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kavehvahdat\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kaveh Vahdat &#8211; RiseAngle, Inc.<\/a>\u00a0(LinkedIn)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/riseangle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">RiseAngle \u2013 AI Game Creation Company<\/a> (RiseAngle)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/travisnexusitgroup\/\" target=\"_blank\">Travis Lindemoen &#8211; Enjoy Mondays<\/a> (LinkedIn)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/publish.obsidian.md\/vg-layoffs\/Archive\/2024\/\" target=\"_blank\">2024 &#8211; Game Industry Layoffs<\/a> (Obsidian Publish)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/inside-the-fall-of-game-no-games-no-accessories-instead-we-received-136-zendaya-action-figures\/\" target=\"_blank\">Inside the fall of GAME: &#8220;no games, no accessories &#8211; instead we received 136 Zendaya action figures&#8221;<\/a> (Eurogamer)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The computer game industry is a giant \u2014 but behind the figures are widespread gaming industry layoffs. As of November 2024, there have been more than 14,000 gaming layoffs this year, surpassing the 10,000 layoffs in 2023. Yet why should it be so? 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