Game developers from companies like Riot and Epic have been speaking out about the recent wave of layoffs in the industry. Over 40 developers shared their perspectives on the reasons behind the layoffs, citing high costs and executive decisions as key factors. The layoffs have created a challenging environment for game developers, leading to widespread job losses.
my general analysis of the games industry layoffs, featuring @jasonschreier, who pointed me to his column called “Why game developers keep getting laid off.” it was written 10 years ago. https://t.co/QmuZQfxlm6
The collective sound of thousands of game developers losing their jobs at once. https://t.co/cqBPT0Zfdm
More tech layoffs and a downward guide. https://t.co/6pikHFgghq
'I've never seen it this bad' game developers explain the huge layoffs hitting Riot, Epic, and more https://t.co/UTW66xCzDr #gamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev
Interviews with 40+ developers detail reasons for layoffs in gaming, including an environment fraught with high costs and execs having little regard for staff (@duckvalentine / IGN) https://t.co/P5JhP4CJF1 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/xJZtBDUeab
We spoke with 40 game developers affected by the recent wave of layoffs, and got their perspective about why they're happening. Read our full report: https://t.co/AnzfSvmWcF https://t.co/fthIZ5OyVM
'I've Never Seen It This Bad:' Game Developers Explain the Huge Layoffs Hitting Riot, Epic, and More https://t.co/a8FNKGQuXU https://t.co/0vb75dXzu6
Everyone's been asking CEOs and analysts why the industry continues to be rocked by mass layoffs. That's important to do. But figured it would be good to also hear from the developers themselves. I spoke to over 40 of them, and wrote this: https://t.co/DcMdp142QS