--- title: "Games Articles | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/blog/tag/games" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- [Back to Blog](/blog) # Games 12 posts [![A bright empty game development studio with desks, switched-off monitors and a motion capture stage](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/final-10469.jpg) News ### 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 →](/blog/supermassive-games-70-layoffs-directive-8020) [![A sunny game studio desk with a switched off monitor, game controllers and plants by a window](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/final-10335.jpg) 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 →](/blog/xbox-268-job-cuts-halo-activision) [![A row of games controllers on stands along a studio test bench with colourful acoustic panels behind](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/10209.jpg) 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 →](/blog/blizzard-1900-workers-union-contract-ai-layoff-recall) [![How Much Do Game Programmers Make in 2026? Real Salary Data and Career Math](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/9691.png) 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 →](/blog/how-much-do-game-programmers-make) [![Hiring Freeze Puts the Brakes on U.S. Job Market](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/hiringfreeze.png) 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 →](/blog/spending-halt-hits-hiring-freeze) [![CD Projekt RED Expands Team for Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/game.png) 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 →](/blog/cd-projekt-red-hiring-cyberpunk-sequel) [![Lego Expands U.S. Operations with New 250,000-Square-Foot Office in Tempe, Arizona](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/lego.png) 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 →](/blog/lego-expansion-tempe-lease) [![Rivalry's Layoffs: Insights into Company Challenges and Industry Trends](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/rivalry.png) 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 →](/blog/rivalry-layoffs-2023) [![Sharkmob London Announces Layoffs Following Game Cancellation](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/sharkmob.png) 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 →](/blog/sharkmob-london-layoffs-game-cancellation) [![Microsoft Gaming Cuts 650 Jobs Amid Economic Challenges](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/drashtigarach_a_close-up_shot_of_a_black_Xbox_controller_rest_51bc1e5c-577e-42ef-8d63-fa498ec4b310_0-1.png) 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 →](/blog/microsoft-gaming-layoffs-2024) [![Toadman Interactive Confirms Layoffs Despite Successful Game Launches](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/drashtigarach_a_realistic_scene_inside_a_modern_game_developm_937c848c-ebf9-4a92-9799-796e40143e53_0-1.png) 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 →](/blog/toadman-interactive-layoffs) [![Video Game Performers Fight for AI Protections Amid SAG-AFTRA Strikes](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/Gaming-1.png) AI ### 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 →](/blog/protecting-video-game-performers-from-ai-threats) [View All Blog Posts](/blog/p/1) [Return to navigation](#main-navigation)