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  • #workinprogress

    North American Game Industry Employment Somehow Rose Slightly In 2009

    According to the third annual Game Developer Census, game industry employment in North America has risen slightly in 2009, due in part to new Canadian studios and a rise in social and online gaming developers. More »
    12/22/09
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    By Mike Fahey
  • #cancellations

    EA Cuts Loose Bottom Third Of Its Game Lineup

    During a conference call regarding the company's 2nd quarter financial results, EA's John Schappert revealed that more than a dozen unannounced EA titles had been cut from production as part of its cost reduction plan. More »
    11/09/09
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    By Mike Fahey
  • #disturbanceintheworkforce

    EA Cutting 1500 Jobs To Reduce Costs

    Lending credence to the rumors of massive layoffs, EA details a "cost reduction plan" in its 2nd quarter financial results press release that will result in the termination of 1,500 employees. More »
    11/09/09
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    By Mike Fahey
  • #rumor

    Rumor: EA Guts Workforce After Big Playfish Buyout

    Electronic Arts has taken the ax to hundreds of employees at locations in Burnaby, Orlando and San Francisco today, according to chatter from former EA employees, issuing layoffs the same day it confirms a buyout of social gaming publisher Playfish. More »
    11/09/09
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    By Michael McWhertor
  • #layoffs

    Romero's Slipgate Ironworks Hammered Down, MMO Project Still On

    Slipgate Ironworks, the game development company founded by ex-id Software, ex-Ion Storm designer John Romero, has been pared down by parent company Gazillion, Kotaku has learned, with the start up's unnamed MMO still in development with a "smaller core team." More »
    10/16/09
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    By Michael McWhertor
  • #maxis

    Maxis Layoffs Include Outspoken Spore Dev Chris Hecker

    Electronic Arts' recent attempt to "focus" Spore developer Maxis—which was a nicer way of saying some people got laid off—includes one of its more rant-ready folks, Chris Hecker, a Technology Fellow at the company. Remember him? More »
    08/28/09
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    By Michael McWhertor
  • #disturbanceintheworkforce

    Six Days In Fallujah Causes Casualties At Atomic Games

    Atomic Games, the developer behind Six Days in Fallujah, have been forced to cut their development staff due to a lack of funding for the controversial game. More »
    08/06/09
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    By Mike Fahey
  • #disturbanceintheworkforce

    Layoffs Hit Sony Online Entertainment

    Despite the runaway success of Free Realms and the growing anticipation for DC Universe Online, Sony Online Entertainment feels the layoff lash, confirming a 5% workforce reduction with Kotaku. More »
    07/17/09
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    By Mike Fahey
  • #disturbanceintheworkforce

    Rumor: Mass Layoffs Hit Bionic Commando Developer GRIN

    Sweden-based developer GRIN is said to be the latest game studio hit by cutbacks, as multiple sources have told Kotaku that the Bionic Commando and Terminator: Salvation dev has laid off more than 100 staffers. More »
    05/27/09
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    By Michael McWhertor
  • #disturbanceintheworkforce

    THQ Cuts Down Big Huge Games, Lets Go Two More

    Publisher THQ announced in February that it would be cutting back substantially, axing jobs and shuttering studios after losing $191.8 million last quarter. Today, we learn that developer Big Huge Games is due to close. More »
    03/17/09
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    By Michael McWhertor
  • #disturbanceintheworkforce

    Update: Layoffs Hit Disney Interactive, Turok Sequel Canceled

    Disney is the latest in a long list of companies planning to pare down its workforce, with cuts and consolidations affecting Disney Interactive Studios. Layoffs are said to have already hit Turok developer Propaganda. More »
    01/29/09
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    By Michael McWhertor
  • #disturbanceintheworkforce

    Nexon Shutters Vancouver Development Studio

    Thanks to numerous tips, Kotaku has now confirmed with staff at Nexon America that the company's Vancouver-based development studio has shuttered its doors today, leaving upwards of 90 employees looking for jobs. More »
    01/27/09
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    By Mike Fahey
  • #disturbanceintheworkforce

    Rumor: SEGA of America Starts Scaling Back, Lays Off Thirty

    IGN is reporting today that SEGA is the latest publisher to start cutting costs, laying off 30 employees from its American subsidiary. No word on where exactly the cuts are coming from, however. More »
    01/20/09
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    By Michael McWhertor
  • #disturbanceintheworkforce

    Microsoft Planning "Significant" Cuts, Source Says Layoff Reports "Exaggerated"

    Xbox 360 manufacturer Microsoft is reported to be jumping on the cost-cutting bandwagon, according to reports from CNBC. Said to be pursuing "significant" savings measures, spokespeople say that reports of mass layoffs are greatly exaggerated. More »
    01/06/09
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    By Michael McWhertor
  • #developerforsale

    Free Radical Cuts 140 Jobs, Up For Sale

    The rumors of TimeSplitters developer Free Radical's demise were a bit premature, but things aren't at all good, as the developer drops over 75% of their workforce and puts the remnants up for sale. More »
    12/26/08
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    By Mike Fahey
  • #disturbanceintheworkforce

    EA Reducing Work Force By 1,000, Closing 9 Locations

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    12/19/08
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    By Mike Fahey
  • #disturbanceintheworkforce

    Rumor: Factor 5 Sacks Half Its Staff

    Lair developer Factor 5 was hit with layoffs today, cutting its staff in half after letting go a reported thirty-seven employees. Edge cites a "well placed source" who confirms the developer's recently publicized money woes. More »
    12/15/08
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    By Michael McWhertor
  • #funcom

    Funcom Cuts Staff In The Name Of Efficiency

    Following rumors on Friday regarding the termination of a large chunk of their U.S. workforce, Age of Conan developer Funcom has confirned that sacrificies had indeed been made. More »
    11/25/08
    1,511
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    By Mike Fahey
  • #justcause2

    Avalanche's Lost Contracts Claim 77 Jobs

    10/28/08
    2,432
    21
  • #lucasarts

    Rumor: LucasArts to Halt All Internal Development

    06/08/08
    10,565
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  • #wavingoodbye

    Turner's GameTap Shutters Editorial, Boots Staff

    05/28/08
    2,313
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