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European studio expenditure on external talent rises 63% in 2025

GamesIndustry.biz reports European studios boosted spending on external talent by 63% in 2025, outpacing the global 55% rise. The shift points to a more contractor-heavy production model, while many developers …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 week, 3 days ago
Halo Studios jettisons long-serving contractors after launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved

Halo Studios has let go of a number of long-serving contractors following the launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved. Some of the affected staff had been at the Washington studio for …

News Game Developer · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
After half a decade of job losses, there is no "business as usual" | Opinion

Half a decade of layoffs has left games development with a talent drain that won’t snap back to “normal” when hiring improves. Contractors have been hit especially hard, and the …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Epic Games settles lawsuit against former contractor accused of leaking unannounced Fortnite collaborations

Epic Games has settled its case against a former contractor accused of leaking confidential Fortnite collaboration plans tied to brands like Minecraft, Ben 10, and Game of Thrones. The agreement …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Ustwo Games to consider hiring more contractors to reduce development costs

Ustwo says its next PC-first projects will need leaner budgets, with growth coming more from contractors than full-time hires. The studio previously spent £7 million to £10 million over three …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 months, 3 weeks ago