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Virtuos confirms layoffs affecting 270 roles across Asia and Europe
Virtuos confirms layoffs affecting 270 roles across Asia and Europe
Virtuos has released a statement announcing layoffs affecting around seven percent of its workforce, spanning across teams in multiple regions.
July 18, 2025
Update: Secret 6 Madrid workers call off strike after agreeing severance terms with Testronic
Update: Secret 6 Madrid workers call off strike after agreeing severance terms with Testronic
'Although the negotiation has been tough and despite the multiple divisive tactics used by Testronic's legal representatives, the team stood firm and refused to leave anyone behind.'
July 18, 2025
Report: Wardogs developer Bulkhead is laying off workers
Report: Wardogs developer Bulkhead is laying off workers
Employees at Wardogs developer Bulkhead have written farewell posts on LinkedIn that indicate an ongoing round of layoffs at the studio.
July 17, 2025
'They tried to choke us from the start:' Secret 6 Madrid workers slam owner Testronic ahead of impending closure
'They tried to choke us from the start:' Secret 6 Madrid workers slam owner Testronic ahead of impending closure
'At some point we realized that we were trying to save something that someone else had decided should be left to die.'
July 15, 2025
'Our lives were upended:' ZeniMax union workers respond to Microsoft layoffs
'Our lives were upended:' ZeniMax union workers respond to Microsoft layoffs
'Where Microsoft has failed to support the talented craftspeople who have generated billions in revenue, our union has stepped up to provide clarity and support.'
July 15, 2025
Ubisoft is still making layoffs after securing $1.25 billion Tencent investment
Ubisoft is still making layoffs after securing $1.25 billion Tencent investment
The French publisher has confirmed 19 people were recently made redundant at Ubisoft Red Storm.
July 9, 2025
Update: Romero Games in talks with new publishers after Microsoft reportedly cancels project funding
Update: Romero Games in talks with new publishers after Microsoft reportedly cancels project funding
'Make no mistake that it's certainly a concerning situation, but we're hopeful.'
July 8, 2025
Report: Testronic to shutter outsourcing studio Secret 6 Madrid
Report: Testronic to shutter outsourcing studio Secret 6 Madrid
'We face this situation with deep sadness at the injustice it represents.'
July 8, 2025
Report: 2K mobile studio Cat Daddy Games is making layoffs
Report: 2K mobile studio Cat Daddy Games is making layoffs
The company is best known for working on mobile titles such as NBA 2K Mobile and NFL 2K Playmakers.
July 4, 2025
ZeniMax Online Studios founder Matt Firor to depart amid Xbox layoffs
ZeniMax Online Studios founder Matt Firor to depart amid Xbox layoffs
Firor indicated he is 'stepping away' as opposed to being laid off by Microsoft, which recently cut numerous roles across its video game division.
July 4, 2025
Xbox closes The Initiative and cancels its Perfect Dark reboot
Xbox closes The Initiative and cancels its Perfect Dark reboot
Microsoft is reportedly cancelling its planned reboot of Perfect Dark and closing developer The Initiative. The cancellation would also end its partnership with Crystal Dynamics.
July 3, 2025
Microsoft says Xbox layoffs are being made to 'enhance our efficiency'
Microsoft says Xbox layoffs are being made to 'enhance our efficiency'
The latest wave of redundancies at the company will impact video game workers across a myriad of levels, teams, and geographies.
July 2, 2025