News Good Job developer Paladin Studios closes after nearly 20 years "This was a dream come true – in fact, for us, it was THE dream come true." 4 May 2024 Vikki Blake 13 comments
News Larian publishing director on industry layoffs: "None of these companies are at risk of going bankrupt" "Companies are going: 'Well, finally. We've wanted to do it for ages. Everyone else is'. That's really kind of sick." 7 Apr 2024 Vikki Blake 58 comments
News PlayStation-backed studio Deviation Games has closed down "To all the Deviators out there, we will always cherish the memories we made together." 9 Mar 2024 Vikki Blake 46 comments
News Report: Activision Blizzard expected to cut 136 jobs from Cork office "Companies should not be allowed to announce life-changing cutbacks and refuse to talk to representatives." 17 Feb 2024 Vikki Blake 37 comments
News Layoffs at Toys for Bob and Sledgehammer Games affect between 30% and 40% of staff, insider says Both studios have reportedly been hit hard by Microsoft's "painful decision". 27 Jan 2024 Vikki Blake 54 comments
News Surgeon Simulator developer Bossa Studios lets go a third of its staff "Nothing is harder than seeing people you admire being let go." 6 Jan 2024 Vikki Blake 12 comments
News Indie publisher Versus Evil staff say TinyBuild laid them off "at the start of our Christmas break" "Let me be clear - this wasn’t a Versus Evil decision or choice." 23 Dec 2023 Vikki Blake 36 comments
News PlayStation's Visual Arts is the latest games company hit by layoffs "I knew this layoff wave was coming." 22 Oct 2023 Vikki Blake 15 comments
News BioWare lays off senior writing staff as part of its recent job cuts "I just assumed he'd eventually be buried under one of the cornerstones. I imagine everyone did." 26 Aug 2023 Vikki Blake 116 comments
News Crypt of the NecroDancer developer Brace Yourself Games lays off half its staff "This decision was not made lightly, as we deeply value our talented and dedicated employees." 20 May 2023 Vikki Blake 17 comments
News Deviation Games reportedly lays off dozens following a "difficult situation" But there's been no formal word from the studio. 14 May 2023 Vikki Blake 25 comments