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Former Xbox employees warn of potential for retaliation in rumored impending layoffs

Former Xbox staff are warning devs to document everything and protect themselves as another round of layoffs may be coming. The concern isn’t just job loss; it’s that some past …

News Game Developer · 3 months, 1 week ago
GameMaker says AI coding is inevitable, Sony clarifies DRM confusion, and how video games are helping Rikers inmates - Patch Notes #50

GameMaker's recent statements highlight the inevitability of AI coding in game development, signaling a shift that could redefine roles for programmers and designers. Meanwhile, Sony's clarification on DRM policies aims …

News Game Developer · 5 months ago
Magic: The Gathering Arena devs are unionizing to deliver genAI and layoff protections

The developers behind Magic: The Gathering Arena are taking a significant step by unionizing to secure protections against layoffs and to advocate for generative AI in their work. This move …

News Game Developer · 5 months ago
Weak job security risks an industry brain drain | Opinion

The gaming industry faces a significant brain drain as 44% of surveyed professionals consider leaving due to job insecurity. This trend is particularly concerning for programmers and business ops staff, …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 5 months, 2 weeks ago
44% of games industry professionals have considered leaving the industry as a result of redundancies

A significant 44% of game industry professionals are contemplating leaving due to redundancies, with the UK seeing 76% considering job hunting outside the sector by 2026. The survey highlights that …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 5 months, 2 weeks ago
US representative Maxwell Frost protests Saudi buyout of EA

US representative Maxwell Frost is voicing strong opposition to the Saudi buyout of EA, arguing that this could lead to significant job losses in the gaming industry. He specifically warns …

News Game Developer · 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 studio allegedly fires "obsolete" translator to replace them with AI

Warhorse Studios has reportedly replaced a long-time translator with AI, raising concerns about job security in the industry. This decision reflects a growing trend of automation in game development, which …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months ago