Over 50% of the job cuts in video games are in California
6 days ago
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- Geographical shift in video game jobs with over 70% of layoffs in North America and over 50% in California.
- Remote job vacancies have fallen sharply from 25-30% to 10-13%.
- Tough job market for young people (5-7% chance), older people (5-7%), and writers (22 times tougher odds).
- Opportunities exist in co-development, ex-development, and indie sectors, requiring entrepreneurial skillsets.
- AI is seen as a threat but also a tool; understanding AI tools is encouraged for job seekers.
- Unions are supported but not seen as a complete solution for layoffs.
- Nintendo is praised for high staff retention and fair executive compensation.
- 007: First Light set for release on March 27, 2026.
- Take-Two considered funding Perfect Dark reboot but couldn't agree on IP ownership.
- Capcom concerned about high console costs affecting younger audiences.
- Paramount to produce live-action Call of Duty movie.
- Curveball Leisure launches publishing division Curveball Games.
- CD Projekt reports 75% physical sales for Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2.
- Atari becomes majority shareholder of Thunderful with 82% ownership.
- Roblox to expand age estimation requirements using AI and ID verification.
- Sophie Turner cast as Lara Croft in upcoming Tomb Raider TV show.