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Crystal Dynamics, which was co-developing the cancelled Perfect Dark reboot, imposed another round of layoffs today.
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A report has surfaced online shedding new light on layoffs at King Studio. Among the problems cited are illegal severance packages, unrealistic schedules, and an ineffective mandate to use AI.
Reportedly, the Halo Studios team was affected by last week's Microsoft and Xbox layoffs, and one dev says it's not "really happy about the quality" of the next Halo game.
Another union has formed at Blizzard following continued layoffs in the gaming industry, this time the Diablo team.
The recent Microsoft layoffs have affected several studios and anticipated games, causing many in-development titles to be canceled.
Recent comments from Microsoft's CEO following recent staff layoffs and game cancellations spark heated reactions from audiences.
Microsoft Gaming's Kayleen Walters has been promoted to head of the company's Stockholm-based "Minecraft" maker, Mojang Studios, as current chief Åsa Bredin exits the Swedish video game developer.
Microsoft is scrapping two upcoming video games, a reboot of "Perfect Dark" and the fantasy title "Everwild," in addition to ending development on several unannounced projects.
Microsoft Gaming‘s Kayleen Walters has been promoted to head of the company’s Stockholm-based “Minecraft” maker, Mojang Studios, as current chief Åsa Bredin exits the Swedish video game ...
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