Flaming Fowl Studios has recently laid off staff following the unveiling of a demo for a game that has now been shelved. The layoffs come amid a broader downturn in the gaming industry, as highlighted by the company's CEO, Craig Oman, who cited financial challenges as the reason for the project's suspension. Oman encouraged support through Steam Wishlist to potentially revive the project. This event is part of a larger trend affecting the gaming sector, with over 1,400 layoffs, 7 studios closed, 29 games canceled, and other companies like Gloomhaven studio laying off more than half its employees.
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Flaming Fowl lays off staff after unveiling demo for its (shelved) game "This project was put on hold because of the [industry's] financial situation," said CEO Craig Oman. "If players want to help...Steam Wishlist it." https://t.co/D3EbiMPagn https://t.co/TaxEmXuMWc
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