Articles associated with topic: video games
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Microsoft Lays Off 1,900 at Activision Blizzard, Xbox
Microsoft has laid off 1,900 employees within its Xbox and Activision Blizzard groups. That’s roughly 8 percent of Microsoft’s broader gaming division. In an internal memo reprinted by The Verge, Microsoft Gami… -
Does the Video Game Industry Fear More Layoffs?
Over the past year or so, we’ve seen numerous headlines about layoffs within the video-game industry. Some of the biggest names in gaming—including Electronic Arts, Epic, Bungie, and Amazon Games—have significa… -
Which Video Game Companies Had the Biggest Layoffs in 2023?
Over the past several months, some of the biggest names in video-game development have announced layoffs. How many workers have actually been cut, and what does this mean for game developers? According to video… -
Breaking Down Video Gamer Demographics
Video games are bigger than ever. Every day, millions of children and adults pick up a controller and guide characters through virtual worlds. If you’re a tech professional who’s interested in entering the vide… -
SponsoredChanging The Way The World Moves
How Ford’s Technical Specialists Manage a Globalized Workforce The automotive industry is in a state of rapid change. In addition to the expedient move to electrification, auto manufacturers around the world ar… -
Bungie Unleashes Layoffs
Bungie, the famed video-game maker, has laid off an unspecified number of staff. Bungie is famous within tech circles as the creator of the ultra-popular “Halo” series, as well as the massive shooter “Destiny”… -
Is the Game Industry Improving Its Diversity?
Gaming companies have spent the past several years attempting to tweak their internal culture. Some of the hardest-charging game studios have sworn to reduce “crunch time” and long hours, just as others are wor… -
Video Game Industry Hit with Layoffs
Layoffs are sweeping through the video game industry. Companies impacted by recent employee cutbacks include Unity, which maintains a popular platform for building video games; Riot Games, creator of the ultra-… -
SponsoredWhy Finding Your 'Work-Life Integration' is Better Than 'Work-Life Balance'
We’re all familiar with the so-called Work-Life Balance. But, this conjures up visions of see-saws that must be perfectly balanced with equal weights on both ends at all times to ensure success. I personally be…