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I find myself pondering who and what makes up the game industry if the “industry” as a whole is laying off, after the dust settles who is left and how long will they be there? A multi-billion dollar industry is not going to disappear over night but its western contingent has certainly taken a hit. It is too early to tell if that is a good or bad thing, maybe it needed a reset from the executives, acquisition cycles, how they operate and generate revenue. Games will always be here for the people and if you ever thought about starting a game studio or building games, this is a perfect time to do it. You probably have more game devs and operational staff on the market now than any time in recent history. The cream of the crop is out there exploring new jobs or continuing to build their passion projects.Hire them! Consult with them! Fund them! Although it is an unintended side effect, I see it as a big wave, 🌊 amazingly creative people are going to flow into other industries. Perhaps even build a new era for the game industry. I hope to see an exponential rise of game creators (myself included), designers, developers and producers go into education , health, social impact, agriculture and other areas where gaming can make a positive impact. To anyone who is making games or wants to get started in the industry. Please don’t let this wave of layoffs deter your dreams. More people making games leads to more variety and choice. Isn’t that what the democratization of game development about? #gamedevelopment #unity #twitch #discord #amazon #indiegamedev #realtime #rovio #vr #xr #ea #kotaku #playstation #epic #unreal #naughtydog #activision #roblox #ubisoft #gamelayoffs #techlayoffs #gamestudio #gamestudies

Whether you’re a gaming leader looking to appoint your next outstanding hire, or you’re ready to join the C-suite of your dreams, the team you entrust with your brief should be purpose - rather than target-driven, and insist on creating a great culture over blind growth. This means a good deal of behind-the-scenes work should focus on: • Honing listening skills; sometimes it’s what’s left unsaid that proves most important • Leveraging data agility and transparency; you need the full picture, not just the positive parts • Iterating search processes for maximum efficiency; industry best practices constantly evolve Our team lives and breathes the exhilarating, innovative and technology-led world of video games, and we care deeply about its future. We’re also partial to a little Mario Party from time to time. #GamingLeadership #ExecutiveHiring #CSuite #SearchProcess #VideoGames

Gaming giant Unity lays off 1,800 employees🎮👨💼 💼 Unity Software Inc., the San Francisco-based video-game development software creator, is set to undergo a substantial workforce reduction, targeting a 25% cut, affecting around 1,800 jobs. These #layoffs are part of a comprehensive "company reset" initiated in November, with the primary objective of bolstering long-term profitability, as outlined in a filing by Unity on Monday. Since the departure of CEO John Riccitiello in October, who faced controversy for rebranding Unity as a metaverse company, interim CEO James Whitehurst is leading the company through this strategic shift. Unity underscored the gravity of the decision to downsize, acknowledging the inherent challenges. This reduction follows earlier staff cuts of 3.8% in November and 8% in May, integral components of Unity's broader efforts to streamline operations and optimize its business model. Founded almost two decades ago, Unity gained popularity among game developers for its versatile "game engine," simplifying game development and publishing across platforms like mobile and virtual reality. Unity's software extends beyond gaming, finding applications in diverse sectors such as film and automotive for 3D visualization and virtual reality. Despite facing criticism for implementing price hikes last year, Unity witnessed a stock surge post its 2020 IPO, reaching $200, only to later decline to under $30 in the subsequent year. In response to these changes, Unity's stock experienced a positive uptick, rising up to 4.8% to $40.87 in extended trading after the filing. The company is strategically navigating these adjustments, aiming to balance cost-cutting measures while preserving its competitive edge in the dynamic tech industry. The challenges and decisions ahead will significantly influence Unity's trajectory in the evolving landscape of software development and digital experiences. #unity #unitydevelopers #layoff #layoffs #staffing #staffingservices #layoff2023 #techlayoffs #bigtech

🎮 Attention Gaming Professionals - Peer is Turning The Tide ☠ The gaming industry is still experiencing turbulent waves in 2024, and recent layoffs have impacted many incredible professionals. We want to turn this tide by offering exciting opportunities. 💜 We would love to hear from Senior Technical Artists, Junior Product Managers, Game Designers, and Senior Web Engineers. 🌏 Peer builds a gamified social ecosystem on a proprietary, immersive 3D map. It consists of a mobile app and a web marketplace, with interactions based on location sharing. And it is just the beginning—the product vision has a broader horizon. Check out our mobile app: https://lnkd.in/gWrHtfw2 😎 The team we are inviting you to is pretty dope. Engineers, product, art, design, and marketing experts create technologies that enable innovative social experiences. 🤓 What will you find at Peer: Proprietary technology enables the creation of experiences never seen before Exciting projects that challenge the norm and push boundaries A flexible and fully remote team A dynamic, inclusive environment that needs no micromanagement Ready to level up your career? Check the comment section for links. 🌎 Welcome to the Peer world! #GamingJobs #TechCareers #JoinUs #SocialGaming #CreativeTech #GameOn #CareerOpportunities #GamingLayoffs

We're barely 2 months into 2024, and yet the video game industry is already reeling from massive layoffs in recent weeks. For the 900 affected by today’s layoffs at Sony Interactive Entertainment, our hearts go out to you. We know how much you love your craft, so we're to help. At WagerPager | Sports Betting Jobs, we're the leading sports betting and gaming jobs platform, here to help you find jobs at top names like FanDuel, DraftKings Inc., PrizePicks and offer expert career advice to fast-track your job search in this fast growing and fun industry. With over 500,000 jobs to be created by 2028, it's one of the fastest-growing industries in America. Plus, it's a field where gaming professionals are not just applicable, but in high demand 🚀 If you're seeking genuine, stable options in a growing industry, follow us for hiring alerts, valuable advice and networking opportunities. Together, we can navigate this journey. We're more than just a jobs platform — we're your partner in career growth. Let's complete the mission 🤝 🕹 #SonyLayoffs #SportsBettingJobs #TechJobs #Unity #SportsBetting #FanDuel #DraftKings #Gaming #Sports #jobs #gamingjobs #gamingindustry #gamingcommunity #gaminglife #gamingnews #game #gamejobs #games #gamesindustry #gamedev #gamedevelopment #gamedeveloper #gamedevelopers #gamedesign #gamedesigner #gameart #gameartist #gametesting #videogame #videogames #videogameindustry #entryleveljobs #BettingJobs #eSports #SportsTech #gambling #BettingIndustry #TechCareers #SportsAnalytics #iGaming #OnlineGaming #CareerOpportunities #StartUpJobs #CasinoTech #RemoteWork #HiringNow #JobSearch #TechTalent #Innovation #casino #layoffs #Hiring #microsoft #sony

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲!! ... is it? You've been laid off from your dream job, now what? It breaks my heart, to see so many people going through this, and I wish I could do more to counter balance the situation. I can't hire everyone, but I can at least share my thoughts on the matter, so we can all understand and figure out what's next. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁? The latest games industry reports clearly shows a turning point in both consumer spend and downloads. When markets mature, companies turn from mad growth to cost efficient machines, meaning, they have to reduce cost, slow down on hiring staff, and laying off usually around 10-15% of the workforce. It happened before, and it will happen again. In the dot com bubble, crypto, and it will happen again with AI. Every time an industry is growing, the race is on, and it's a winner takes all. Those who do well, do really well and those who don't, close shop or have to lay off staff. 𝗢𝗸, 𝘀𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀? Well, as it turns out, there's a 3rd type of company, that doesn't jump all in on each trend, and instead values people more than opportunity, as they understand that long term growth is more important than short term revenue. As Nintendo or Supercell, here at Bigfoot Gaming we care about forging great teams, and giving people the tools to grow, more than revenue and big numbers, because we understand, that the best teams make the best games, even if it takes years. As the market matures and the industry starts hiring again, I think is important to choose beyond pay or working on "big titles" and prioritize long term growth and people first companies instead. 𝘐'𝘮 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦'𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯. 𝘚𝘰 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵! 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸? I would love to hear people's stories both present and from the past! #gamesindustry #gamesjobs #games #gamedevelopment #gamedevjobs

Sadly, Electronic Arts (EA) announced 5% layoffs 😔 This is the norm in the gaming industry this year. If you’ve been affected or know someone impacted, tag them in the comments below. We can help them land a new exciting career in sports betting and gaming in no time. We got your back 🤝 #gamingindustry #sportsbetting #techjobs #fanduel #draftkings #gaming #sports #jobs #gamingnews #game #gamejobs #games #gamesindustry #gamedev #gamedevelopment #gamedeveloper #gamedevelopers #gamedesign #gamedesigner #gameart #gameartist #gametesting #videogame #videogames #videogameindustry #esports #sportstech #gambling #techcareers #igaming #remote #hiringnow #jobsearch #entertainment #casino #layoffs #hiring FanDuel DraftKings Inc. Fanatics BetMGM PrizePicks

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Nice thoughts about Org management from Schell Games CEO Jesse in GamesIndustry.Biz . it's hard to run a business. it's hard to get through hard times. Yet, starting from 1 person to 8 ppl between 2002-2005, Schell Games is approaching 160 in 2024---no outside investment. Just making games and cool experiences. (and we're hiring). https://lnkd.in/eSzQ6c6J #gamedev #business #strategy