Employment News
The latest Employment coverage curated for game developers.
Rockstar’s defamation claim against former workers over Discord posts puts a sharp legal spotlight on how far workplace criticism can go. For studios, the practical issue is whether comments read …
GamesIndustry.biz reports that 61% of European game developers expect generative AI to push them to work faster and produce more, while only 35% fear direct job loss. The bigger worry …
Europe’s games sector hit €24 billion in 2024, with more than 6,600 studios and over 95,000 workers across the EU. Studio count rose 5% even as overall employment stalled, and …
Layoffs across games are now projected to hit 14,259 by the end of 2026, a 78% jump from the year’s first forecast. The tracker has already climbed from 8,025 in …
Side-work clauses are drawing fresh scrutiny as developers say they can chill creativity far beyond the day job. Workers describe HR, legal, and comms pressure over everything from indie prototypes …
The German game industry faces a 3% drop in employment for the second consecutive year, despite a 4% increase in the number of companies. This trend highlights ongoing challenges in …
The UK games market is projected to hit £8.7 billion in 2025, with software sales leading the charge at £6.03 billion. However, the industry faces a troubling decline in employment, …
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is now law, significantly reshaping employment dynamics in the UK. Game developers, especially in roles like programming and design, must adapt to these changes that …
Marc-Alexis Cote, former head of Assassin's Creed, is suing Ubisoft for $1.3 million, claiming a 'disguised dismissal.' This case raises significant questions about employment practices in the gaming industry, particularly …
A UK judge recently denied interim relief to a group of fired Rockstar developers, impacting their financial stability. This decision highlights the precarious nature of employment in the gaming industry, …
Rockstar's recent evidence submission in a UK tribunal highlights the dismissal of 34 employees for gross misconduct. This situation raises concerns about workplace culture and the implications for developers in …
The Glasgow Employment Tribunal has denied interim relief for former Rockstar employees, a decision that underscores the ongoing legal challenges faced by game developers in the industry. This ruling may …
Chris Barratt's lawsuit against Bungie and Sony has been dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction over monetary damages. This outcome highlights the complexities of legal battles in the gaming industry, …