VR/AR Gaming The End of an Era: Schell Games Implements First Layoffs in Two-Decade History August 26, 2026 Suro Senen In a sobering reflection of the current volatility within the global video game industry, Schell Games—a titan of the independent development space and a pioneer in virtual reality (VR) and…
Game Development The End of an Era: Schell Games Implements First-Ever Layoffs Amid Industry-Wide Downturn August 25, 2026 Nana Muazin The video game industry, an sector often characterized by rapid expansion and creative optimism, has reached a somber milestone. Schell Games, the acclaimed Pittsburgh-based studio renowned for the I Expect…
PC Gaming The Price of Consolidation: How Microsoft’s Xbox Layoffs Sparked a Labor Rebellion at Bethesda and Beyond August 23, 2026 Iffa Jayyana The promise of corporate consolidation in the video game industry has long been marketed as a win-win scenario: multi-billion-dollar tech giants provide financial stability and limitless resources, while creative studios…
Game Development Turbulence at the Top: Supermassive Games Announces Third Wave of Layoffs Amid Industry Shift August 13, 2026 Nana Wu The Guildford-based developer Supermassive Games, globally recognized for its cinematic horror titles like Until Dawn and The Quarry, has confirmed yet another round of staff reductions. This latest announcement marks…
Game Development CD Projekt Red Scales Back: Understanding the Latest Layoffs at Project Sirius August 12, 2026 Nana Muazin The gaming industry continues to navigate a turbulent period of restructuring, with CD Projekt Red (CDPR) serving as the latest major studio to recalibrate its workforce. As of August 2026,…
Game Development Turbulence at the Top: Supermassive Games Announces Third Wave of Layoffs Amid Industry-Wide Contraction August 12, 2026 Lina Irawan The Guildford-based developer Supermassive Games, a name synonymous with the modern renaissance of the cinematic horror genre, has found itself at the center of a sobering industry trend. In a…
Gaming Culture The Soul of id Software: Inside the Devastating Impact of Microsoft’s Layoffs August 11, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman The legendary corridors of id Software, a studio once synonymous with the very foundation of the first-person shooter genre, are currently echoing with the silence of vacant desks. In a…
PC Gaming The Gutting of id Software: Inside the "Inhumane" Microsoft Layoffs and the Crisis of AAA Game Development August 10, 2026 Layla Zulfa The video game industry is no stranger to corporate restructuring, but the scale and timing of Microsoft’s recent intervention at id Software have sent shockwaves through the global development community.…
Game Development Strategic Pivot at Lightspeed LA: Behind the Layoffs and the Future of ‘Last Sentinel’ August 3, 2026 Siti Muinah The global gaming industry continues to grapple with a volatile economic landscape, and the latest casualty of internal restructuring is Lightspeed LA. The Irvine-based studio, a subsidiary of the Chinese…
Game Development Labor Tensions Escalate: Bethesda Union Files Legal Complaint Following Sudden Layoffs August 1, 2026 Muslim The gaming industry is currently grappling with a significant labor dispute that threatens to redefine the relationship between multinational publishers and their workforce. OneBGS, the union representing employees at Bethesda…
