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The CWA hits back at Microsoft Xbox layoffs with unfair labor practice charges in the US and Canada, accusing it of bad-faith bargaining and coercion.

#Microsoft #Xbox #Layoffs #CWA #SaveOurDevs #GameIndustry

https://securityexpress.info/microsoft-xbox-layoffs/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

A week after Microsoft’s FY27 restructuring cut 3,200 jobs, Compulsion Games is on LinkedIn hunting co-development partners. The South of Midnight studio, fresh off a BAFTA and over a million Game Pass players, is back to being indie. Double Fine also regained independence; Ninja Theory and Undead Labs are entering new ownership.

https://pocg.net/news/compulsion-games-co-development-partners-xbox-layoff-2026/

#GameIndustry #IndieDev #Layoffs

Xbox’s is about to change their business because of Game Pass.

On the Boss Rush Podcast, LeRon Dawkins and I discuss Game Pass subscriber declines after price hikes and why the service hasn’t delivered the long-term growth Xbox hoped for.

We also talk about what this means for Microsoft’s plan to bring PC and console gaming closer together.

#BossRushPodcast #BRPLive #Xbox #GamePass #GamingNews #MicrosoftGaming #GameIndustry #XboxNews

F🤬k Ubisoft 🖕

☑️ Massive layoffs & studio closures
☑️ No executive accountability
☑️ Ignores customer feedback

No more 💰️ for you

#CEO #Mismanagement #Ubisoft #Layoffs #StudioClosures #ExecutiveAccountability #CustomerFeedback #GameIndustry #ConsumerRights #BoycottUbisoft

My friend Michał „Xtense” Stopa is open to new opportunities! He is an exceptionally talented Lead Narrative Designer and Senior Writer looking for his next adventure in #GameDev. 🎮 Michał combines creative brilliance (emotionally driving narratives & expansive worldbuilding) with strong technical skills (DevOps, Linux, scripting). A rare and highly valuable crossover for any development team!

If you have any leads or just want to expand your network, drop him a line!

👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michał-stopa-a5178870/

#gamewriting #gamedev #gamejobs #narrativedesign #narrativedesigner #gamewriter #gamewritingjobs #gamingindustry #hiring #techjobs #fediversejobs #gamedevjobs #gameindustry #gameindustryjobs

Analyst: Q1 2026 Revenue Figures Show There Is Still Demand for Compelling Single-Player Video Games

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/analyst-q1-2026-revenue-figures-show-there-is-still-demand-for-compelling-single-player-video-games

#gameindustry #gamedev #indiedev #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

Why the $55BN Acquisition of Electronic Arts Isn’t Your Usual Leveraged Buyout

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/why-the-55bn-acquisition-of-electronic-arts-isnt-your-usual-leveraged-buyout

#electronicarts #gamedev #gameindustry #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

Don’t Expect Gaming Hardware Prices To Go Down Any Time Soon: ‘It’s The Most Hold-On-To-Your-Butts Moment I’ve Seen In 20 Years’

https://kotaku.com/analysts-gaming-hardware-more-expensive-2028-2000702104

#videogames #gaming #pcgaming #ps5 #switch2 #xboxseriesx #gameindustry

Former Bioware Veteran Warns AAA Gaming Is Too Dependent on Live-Service Titles

https://insider-gaming.com/former-bioware-veteran-warns-aaa-gaming-is-too-dependent-on-live-service/

#gameindustry #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

Summer Game Fest 2026 - June 5, 2026 at 5:00PM ET / 2:00PM PT / 11:00PM CEST

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdNmVWXuYec

#videogames #indiegames #gaming #gamedev #indiedev #gameindustry

Leading Charity Calls for “consistent, enforceable standards” to Make Games Accessible for Visually Impaired Players

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/leading-charity-calls-for-consistent-enforceable-standards-to-make-games-accessible-for-visually-impaired-players

#gamedev #gameindustry #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

One of the Biggest Networks of Gaming Sites Reveals New Plan to Only Pay Writers per Click

https://kotaku.com/one-of-the-worst-companies-in-games-media-reveals-new-plan-to-only-pay-writers-per-click-2000698959

#videogames #indiegames #pcgaming #gaming #gamedev #gameindustry #journalism #writers

Xbox CSO to Focus On Reviving Storied Franchises

https://insider-gaming.com/xbox-cso-to-focus-on-reviving-storied-franchises/

#xbox #videogames #gaming #gamingnews #gameindustry

Endix Showcase - May 23-24, 2026

https://endix-expo.com/

#videogames #indiegames #pcgaming #gaming #gamedev #indiedev #gameindustry

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Players Hated the Male Hero’s Voice So Much That He’s Being Recast as Devs Respond to Negative Feedback for Their Mass Effect-Inspired RPG

https://www.gamesradar.com/games/third-person-shooter/the-expanse-osiris-reborn-players-hated-the-male-heros-voice-so-much-that-hes-being-recast-as-devs-respond-to-negative-feedback-for-their-mass-effect-inspired-rpg/

#gamedev #gameindustry #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

Quantic Dream Is Shutting Down Its MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles

https://www.engadget.com/2177842/quantic-dream-is-shutting-down-its-moba-spellcasters-chronicles/

#gameindustry #gamedev #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

Final Fantasy Creator Hironobu Sakaguchi Addresses Backlash for Sharing AI Final Fantasy 6 Remake Video

https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-creator-hironobu-sakaguchi-addresses-backlash-for-sharing-ai-final-fantasy-6-remake-video

#videogames #gaming #gamingnews #gamedev #gameindustry #finalfantasy

It’s Official, Nintendo Is Heading to Gamescom This Year

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/05/its-official-nintendo-is-heading-to-gamescom-this-year

#nintendo #switch2 #switch #videogames #gaming #gameindustry

UK Games Industry Fundamentally Misunderstood, New Report Calls for Unified Research Framework

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/uk-games-industry-fundamentally-misunderstood-new-report-calls-for-unified-research-framework

#videogames #indiegames #pcgaming #gaming #gamedev #gameindustry

Last Flag Dev Night Street Games Is Laying off Staff

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/last-flag-dev-night-street-games-is-laying-off-staff

#imaginedragons #gamedev #videogames #indiegames #pcgaming #gaming #gamestudio #gameindustry