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FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The NLRB does away with general non-disparage agreements in its newest ruling.

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

Impacted Activision Blizzard workers employed by the company between 2015 and 2020 will be eligible for compensation from a $45.75 million settlement fund to be established by the company.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

"We wanted to ensure we could secure the same working conditions, fair pay and benefits as our directly employed ZeniMax coworkers."

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

The ex-BioWare workers claim their former employer has refused to properly compensate them for their tenure, with each of them having an average of 14 years at the developer.

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Game Developer

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The Polish Gamedev Workers Union hopes to "improve the employment conditions in the whole industry."

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

Though the unionized developers were not directly employed by BioWare, their dismissal follows the layoff of 50 employees by the Dragon Age: Dreadwolf developer.

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Game Developer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

"We wanted to ensure we could secure the same working conditions, fair pay and benefits as our directly employed ZeniMax coworkers."

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Ask a Game Dev

DECEMBER 13, 2022

As a candidate, you need to present potential employers with a narrative that is both factually accurate and portrays you as a professional who wants to do the job. Remember, employers are looking for is professionalism. That shouldn’t be hard - your interviewer isn’t evaluating your old employer, they’re evaluating you.

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Game Development for Beginners

MAY 26, 2023

In the rapidly evolving world of game development, Unity Technologies has emerged as a key player, offering a powerful and versatile platform for creating immersive gaming experiences.

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Game Developer

AUGUST 29, 2023

Nearly 30 employees allege that Motorsport Games has failed to pay them since late 2022, and the lawsuits came after staffers threatened to sue their employer.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 27, 2024

A representative confirmed for the outlet that it is ending a number of contractor assignments, but added that the reorganization is also resulting in "a significant number of new full-time employee positions." While the contractors are technically employed by an external agency, Nintendo said those being let go will be offered severance packages.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 12, 2024

The developer is led by Stig Asmussen, who is best known as the game director for 2019's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and 2023's Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Giant Skull has an office in LA, although employs people from around the world. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

There are jobs out there, but certainly not enough for all those seeking employment, and therefore the competition is fierce. Just this week, both PlayStation and EA has announced it will be cutting jobs and projects, resulting in over 1,500 redundancies, this includes the potential closure of entire studios. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 23, 2024

Games recruitment specialist One Player Mission (OPM) will close down after 26 years. The agency currently employs 15 people. Managing director Kim Parker-Adcock said that with the current situation in the games industry, she "cannot see how OPM can remain profitable". Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Activision Blizzard is reportedly planning redundancies at its Irish office located in Blackpool, Cork. As reported by the Irish Examiner , Irish deputy prime minister Michéal Martin said 136 people would be affected by the reported cuts. The Cork office employs an estimated 200 people and was originally established in 2007. Read more

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MARCH 27, 2024

GameStop has reportedly made another round of layoffs, with an unspecified number of jobs lost following lower fourth quarter revenue and low consumer spending. According to Retuers , "rising competition from e-commerce firms" was also a factor in the decision. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 25, 2024

One in four working-age people have a disability, and even though it has long been unlawful for employers to discriminate against disabled people, just a tiny percentage of those in work have openly disclosed their disability to their employer, often due to fear of discrimination, dismissal, or both.

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GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Nigeria-based games developer Maliyo Games is behind a new Disney game coming to mobile this month. The smartphone developer, which also employs staff in Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa, is creating the official tie-in to Disney's Iwájú, which is a new animated series launching on Disney+ on February 28th.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 6, 2024

So far during this South Africa Games Week special, we've highlighted some established studios – Nyamakop , 24 Bit Games , as well as Sea Monster Entertainment and Free Lives to be published later this week – and a more recent studio founded by South African industry veterans ( Six Peaks Games ). Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 18, 2024

Rocksteady co-founders Sefton Hill and Jamie Walker have created a new London-based studio, called Hundred Star Games. As reported by Polygon , which found the company's Great Place to Work profile , the studio is set to make AAA titles, employing 100 developers. Hundred Star Games is a video game start-up based in East London," the profile read.

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GamesIndustry.biz

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Artisan Studios is setting up a development studio in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Canadian-based company plans to employ over 200 developers in its new offices, collaborating with local artists across the MENA region to develop new IPs.

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 30, 2023

Employment in the UK games development industry rose 15.2% between December 2021 and April 2023, a new report from trade body TIGA revealed. According to TIGA's Making Games in the UK 2023 report, the number of full-time employees went from 20,975 to 24,155 during that period, representing an annualised rise of 11.4%. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

OCTOBER 19, 2023

When including international sales in addition to domestic sales, revenue generated by Swedish games companies reached €8.1 billion last year, a 38% increase year-on-year. The Embracer Group represented €3.5 billion of this total, the trade body added. Read more

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, having a compelling portfolio is essential to showcasing your skills and creativity to potential employers. Showcase Your Skills Your portfolio is the first thing any prospective employer sees, so make sure to display your best works. Your dream job awaits.

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 31, 2023

Vancouver-based studio Blackbird Interactive has laid off 41 employees. The Minecraft Legends co-developer confirmed the information in a statement to IGN , after it was announced on LinkedIn by staff. Blackbird was employing around 300 people according to its LinkedIn page, with the layoffs representing roughly 13% of its workforce. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 29, 2024

It's been almost a century since Ford became a working week trendsetter and, in an era of remote working and efficient tech, some employers might wonder, " Why can't we be trailblazers too ?" Enter the new kid on the block: the four-day work week. Since the pandemic, the campaign for four-day work weeks has been gaining steam.

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Game Wisdom

APRIL 4, 2024

Betting Strategies – Explained Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com For as long as people have been gambling, there has been a debate as to whether strategy can be employed to win a game. For the most part, most agree that gambling games are purely luck based, and no amount … The post Betting Strategies – Explained appeared first on Game Wisdom.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 26, 2023

Other Scavengers employees have reposted Leroux's message, shared posts of their own, or changed their Linkedin status to "open to work." According to French games journalist and streamer Gauthier 'Gautoz' Andres, over half of the studio was laid off, he said on Twitter. Scavengers employed around 40 people. Read more

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Ask a Game Dev

JULY 17, 2023

Finding a job has an element of luck involved - there’s your skills, there’s what the employer is looking for, and there’s the timing window where both of you line up and find each other within that window. Practicing interviews with others or getting someone to review your resume may help things advance.

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GamesIndustry.biz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The Big Games Industry Employment Survey 2023 is based on a survey of 1,184 respondents regarding the European games market. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 2, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Nintendo has confirmed it no longer employs Yasha Haddaji, the controversial (now former) general manager of the platform holder's Russian business. A Nintendo of Europe spokesperson told Eurogamer Haddaji's contract ended earlier this week, on Wednesday, May 31.

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Ask a Game Dev

AUGUST 29, 2023

It sounds like the contracts your employer has with these publishers doesn't require all of their employees get credited. It sounds like the contracts your employer has with these publishers doesn't require all of their employees get credited. Your current employer may not be willing to put their workers' names in the credits.

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GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Sources said the employment notice came from an unscheduled and mandatory meeting with their contract firm, Magnit Global. More than 200 QA staffers who mostly worked on Apex Legends were laid off. As reported by Kotaku , EA's Baton Rouge, Louisiana office has made its quality assurance team redundant. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 15, 2023

The company did not announce its closure, but a number of Kiloo staff have confirmed the news on LinkedIn, saying the entire studio has received notification of termination by the end of the month. Kiloo's website says it employs more than 55 people. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 11, 2023

While Life By You is the first title for his studio Paradox Tectonic, it feels much more in keeping with some of his older work – stints on The Sims franchise and Second Life in particular – than the output of his most recent previous employer, mobile firm Jam City. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 8, 2023

However, even though most menstruating people share similar symptoms, employers from every country treat their needs differently. About 20% of them complain of symptoms that prevent them from functioning on a daily basis, such as nausea, abdominal pain, back pain, and fatigue. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Pole To Win is expanding its operations to South America by creating PTW Brazil. The service provider will open a new office in São Paulo in early 2024, and is set to employ over 100 people from the South American gaming industry working in quality assurance, player support, art, and localisation QA.

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