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"Small number of roles" face potential redundancies at Splash Damage
"Small number of roles" face potential redundancies at Splash Damage
Splash Damage is the latest studio to face potential layoffs, with staff informed today whether they are at risk.
July 11, 2024
Splash Damage confirms 'small number' of employees could be laid off
Splash Damage confirms 'small number' of employees could be laid off
The studio is attempting to 'adapt' its business structure and noted its development slate will be unaffected by any changes.
July 11, 2024
Kotaku Australia to shut down
Kotaku Australia to shut down
Kotaku Australia will be shutting down as licence holder Pedestrian Group has restructured to focus on its own brands.
July 8, 2024
Kotaku Australia is being shuttered by Pedestrian Group
Kotaku Australia is being shuttered by Pedestrian Group
The Australian media company had been licensing the Kotaku brand, but has decided to rethink its business model.
July 8, 2024
Network N lays off eight from games marketing agency Project N
Network N lays off eight from games marketing agency Project N
Roughy a third of the staff at video games marketing agency Project N has been laid off as the company streamlines its …
July 5, 2024
Voodoo acquires BeReal and immediately makes layoffs
Voodoo acquires BeReal and immediately makes layoffs
Voodoo has cut 28 roles at BeReal reportedly to 'refocus' on its talent stationed within France and the UK.
July 3, 2024
Gamurs Group reportedly lays off unknown number of staff
Gamurs Group reportedly lays off unknown number of staff
An unknown number of employees have been let got across the Gamurs Group's various publications.
July 2, 2024
BeReal hit with layoffs following Voodoo acquisition
BeReal hit with layoffs following Voodoo acquisition
BeReal has been affected by a wave of layoffs following its acquisition from Voodoo.
July 2, 2024
Surgent Studios cuts jobs months after launch of debut title Tales of Kenzera: Zau
Surgent Studios cuts jobs months after launch of debut title Tales of Kenzera: Zau
Update: Surgent Studios has confirmed it has "joined the growing number of games studios impacted by layoffs this year"…
July 2, 2024
Tales of Kenzera: Zau developer Surgent Studios is cutting jobs
Tales of Kenzera: Zau developer Surgent Studios is cutting jobs
Multiple former employees have shared the news, which comes less than three months after the studio's debut title launched.
July 2, 2024
Ubisoft Toronto affected by layoffs
Ubisoft Toronto affected by layoffs
Ubisoft has announced layoffs at its Toronto studio following a restructure, with 33 staff affected.
July 1, 2024
Report: Layoffs at Chinese developer Perfect World
Report: Layoffs at Chinese developer Perfect World
Chinese company Perfect World has reportedly laid off thousands of employees.
June 27, 2024