Games

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More Than 70 People Are Leaving Supermassive Games After a Consultation for Up to 75 Roles

More than 70 people, from developers and artists to QA and operations staff, are leaving Supermassive after a consultation for up to 75 roles. Know your rights.

October 6, 2026Read Article →

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News

268 More Xbox Staff Lose Jobs, and What the Halo Handover Means for Game Developers

Xbox is cutting 268 more roles as Activision takes over Halo with a new team. What the studio shake-up means, the Washington WARN rules, and who is hiring.

September 23, 2026Read Article →

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News

1,900 Blizzard Workers Win Layoff Recall Rights and a Say Over AI in Their First Contract

Nearly 1,900 Blizzard workers ratified a first union contract with 14 months of recall rights and AI bargaining rules. What the terms mean for your career.

September 11, 2026Read Article →

Salary

How Much Do Game Programmers Make in 2026? Real Salary Data and Career Math

Game programmers work off the $135,980 software developer median, often below it. See how studio size, engine skills and crunch shape game programming pay.

September 8, 2026Read Article →

Information

Hiring Freeze Puts the Brakes on U.S. Job Market

The U.S. executive branch hits the brakes on spending with a hiring freeze, creating ripples across industries. Find out what this means for jobs nationwide.

May 20, 2025Read Article →

Hiring

CD Projekt RED Expands Team for Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel

Explore CD Projekt RED's is actively hiring for various roles across its global locations.

November 19, 2024Read Article →

Hiring

Lego Expands U.S. Operations with New 250,000-Square-Foot Office in Tempe, Arizona

Lego has signed a significant office lease in Tempe, Arizona, contributing to local job growth and expansion strategy.

November 7, 2024Read Article →

Layoffs

Rivalry's Layoffs: Insights into Company Challenges and Industry Trends

Rivalry's latest layoffs highlight both company challenges and broader trends in the sports betting industry.

October 15, 2024Read Article →

Layoffs

Sharkmob London Announces Layoffs Following Game Cancellation

Sharkmob London announces layoffs following the cancellation of a project, impacting the gaming industry.

October 2, 2024Read Article →

News

Microsoft Gaming Cuts 650 Jobs Amid Economic Challenges

Microsoft Gaming cuts 3% of its workforce, impacting 650 employees amid economic pressures and Activision Blizzard acquisition adjustments.

September 13, 2024Read Article →

News

Toadman Interactive Confirms Layoffs Despite Successful Game Launches

Toadman Interactive confirms layoffs following the success of Helldivers 2 and Dead Island 2.

September 3, 2024Read Article →

Video Game Performers Fight for AI Protections Amid SAG-AFTRA Strikes

Video game actors seek protection from AI's impact on their careers amid ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes.

August 18, 2024Read Article →

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