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Microsoft's gaming division, including Candy Crush developer King, has laid off over 200 staff members, many of whom helped develop AI tools now used to replace their roles, highlighting concerns over automation and job security in the industry.
Candy Crush developer King is reportedly replacing laid off staff with AI tools they helped develop, focusing on efficiency and profits, despite internal dissatisfaction and concerns about job security and company practices.
King is planning to lay off around 200 staff, many of whom have built AI tools that are now replacing their roles, amid low morale and ongoing restructuring, with a new organizational chart expected in September.
Activision Blizzard's Q1 financial results show growth across every division and major franchise, with revenue up 35% to $2.38 billion, net bookings up 26% to $1.86 billion, and net income up 87% to $740 million. The company credits Call of Duty, Candy Crush, Warcraft, Overwatch, and Diablo for driving growth, with mobile net bookings growing double-digits year-over-year. Despite setbacks such as the UK blocking its sale to Microsoft, Activision Blizzard expects "at least high-teens year-over-year growth for GAAP revenue in 2023."
Erryn Rhoden, a 48-year-old Ohio mom, accidentally entered the Candy Crush Saga All Stars Tournament and has become one of the most successful "esports athletes" in the country. Despite her self-described "past-tense" gamer status, Rhoden's dedication to Candy Crush over the years and her penchant for watching strategy videos has allowed her to excel. She is well on her way to winning the $250,000 tournament prize.
Erryn Rhoden, an accidental entrant in the Candy Crush Saga All Stars Tournament, is now the top-ranked player in her semifinal bracket and one of the most successful esports athletes in the country. Rhoden, who runs a roofing company with her husband, entered the tournament by mistake but has managed to skip extra rounds and advance straight to the semifinals. She has completed around 11,000 levels of Candy Crush and is now racking up points in the semifinals, with her son even doing her house chores to give her more time to compete. Despite not spending any money on the game, Rhoden is considering using paid boosts to improve her chances of winning the $250,000 prize pool.