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gaming1 year ago•3 min saved

"Possibility Space, Studio Founded by State of Decay Producer, Shuts Down Before Game Release"

Possibility Space, the studio founded by State of Decay producer Jeff Strain, has reportedly shut down, with Strain blaming the closure on confidential leaks by employees. The closure comes just weeks after sister studio Crop Circle Games, also owned by Strain's Prytania Media, shut its doors. This marks the latest chapter in a year that's already seen significant job cuts and studio closures across the games industry.

via Eurogamer.net|

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gaming-industry2 years ago•1 min saved

"Game Industry Layoffs: Respawn's Canceled Projects and EA Workforce Reduction"

Following a wave of layoffs in the gaming industry, including major cuts at EA, FPS legend John Romero expresses concern, stating that he has never seen anything like the current situation. He acknowledges the impact of these job losses on the identity and culture of game developers. Reflecting on the past, Romero notes that the industry's current scale makes comparisons to the 1980s crash difficult. Highlighting the transferable nature of programming skills, he suggests potential opportunities outside of gaming. Major layoffs have affected companies such as Microsoft, Activision Blizzard, Zenimax, Riot, Sony, and Unity, prompting industry analysts to emphasize the need for successful releases like GTA 6 to navigate the challenges ahead.

via Gamesradar|

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