“The gaming industry has witnessed substantial downsizing in 2023, with over 20,000 workers laid off, including 900 employees from Sony’s PlayStation division as part of restructuring. Companies like Microsoft and Unity have also announced cuts, totalling nearly 4,000 positions this year.
You’re going to have to take a few, figure out how to get through it, drive an Uber or whatever. Find a cheap place to live and go to the beach for a year,” he said, emphasising the need for developers to weather the storm. He further advised that during this downtime, individuals should remain connected to the industry and not disengage entirely, stating, “Keep up with your news… once you get off the train, it’s much harder.”
Chris Deering, former President of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, has stirred debate with his advice to game developers who have recently been affected by layoffs.
Deering downplayed accusations that these layoffs were motivated by corporate greed, explaining that it is common for companies to expand cautiously due to cyclical market forces.”
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Far right extremists libertarians tech bros predatory practices:…wear can copy anything for free….I mean…AI is working now…..why to have any employees at alll…🤑 Just check crapple…timmy crook is still selling the same outdated crap for thousands of dollars…..but..but…it glows..🤓
What are you talking about?
This economy is red hot, stronger than ever, 19M new businesses!
Didn’t they get the White House memo in their layoff package?
Corporate games have become a slop of microtransactions and DEI. The players are returning to old games or indy games because the shit being shoveled at them is unplayable.
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“The gaming industry has witnessed substantial downsizing in 2023, with over 20,000 workers laid off, including 900 employees from Sony’s PlayStation division as part of restructuring. Companies like Microsoft and Unity have also announced cuts, totalling nearly 4,000 positions this year.
You’re going to have to take a few, figure out how to get through it, drive an Uber or whatever. Find a cheap place to live and go to the beach for a year,” he said, emphasising the need for developers to weather the storm. He further advised that during this downtime, individuals should remain connected to the industry and not disengage entirely, stating,
“Keep up with your news… once you get off the train, it’s much harder.”
Chris Deering, former President of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, has stirred debate with his advice to game developers who have recently been affected by layoffs.
Deering downplayed accusations that these layoffs were motivated by corporate greed, explaining that it is common for companies to expand cautiously due to cyclical market forces.”
– – – –
Far right extremists libertarians tech bros predatory practices:…wear can copy anything for free….I mean…AI is working now…..why to have any employees at alll…🤑
Just check crapple…timmy crook is still selling the same outdated crap for thousands of dollars…..but..but…it glows..🤓
What are you talking about?
This economy is red hot, stronger than ever, 19M new businesses!
Didn’t they get the White House memo in their layoff package?
Corporate games have become a slop of microtransactions and DEI. The players are returning to old games or indy games because the shit being shoveled at them is unplayable.