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Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé described recent mass layoffs at gaming companies as a 'red flag' for senior developers considering job offers. Speaking at NYU, he urged caution with firms that have cut jobs in the past four to six years. Fils-Aimé suggested such actions indicate a willingness to repeat them.
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The A.V. Club has eliminated its full-time video games coverage team as part of a shift to its core strengths in movies and television. The layoffs include longtime editor Garrett Martin and associate editor Elijah Gonzalez. The outlet will maintain some games content but without dedicated staff.
Max Hejtmánek, an English translator and editor at Warhorse Studios, claims he was fired on March 27, 2026, with his role deemed obsolete in favor of AI to save finances and improve efficiency. He shared his account on the r/kingdomcome subreddit, where moderators verified his former employment. The studio has not yet responded to requests for comment.
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Veteran developers Brenda and John Romero have described the current state of the games industry as worse than the 1983 crash. In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, they highlighted widespread layoffs and studio closures affecting nearly everyone. Brenda Romero called it 'definitely crashier' than the recession that saw video game revenue plummet 97 percent.