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9/29/2024

2024 journalists references to "Gamergate 2.0" have surfaced, claiming is has similar themes but on a smaller scale. However, there is some evidence that Gamergate 2, centered around controversies like those involving Sweet Baby Inc., has managed to engage a significant number of people, even surpassing the original movement. Not in terms of immediate visibility but in the actual effects in financial gains or losses it is having on the industry.

Over 12,700 Jobs have been lost in the gaming industry in 2024 Embracer Group, Unity Technologies, Microsoft Gaming, Electronic Arts, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Epic Games, Take-Two Interactive, and Riot Games:

All of these companies have made significant job cuts

Lively Studio
Humble Games
NetherRealm
Axis Studios
BeReal
Gameloft Toronto
Sumo Group
Playtika
Square Enix
Mighty Kingdom
Embracer Group
Unity Technologies
Electronic Arts
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Epic Games
Take-Two Interactive
Riot Games

Regarding the layoffs:

Unity Technologies - Significant layoffs, cutting nearly 25% of its staff, which equates to about 2000 employees.
Microsoft - Laid off 1,900 employees in its gaming division including Activision Blizzard and Xbox teams.
Sony - Layoffs affecting 900 people.
Electronic Arts (EA) - Saw layoffs of 670 people.
Build A Rocket Boy - Laid off staff from the studio led by a former GTA producer.
Take-Two Interactive - Plans to lay off 5% of its workforce.
Sumo - Layoffs across studios in the UK, Canada, Poland, Czech Republic, and India.
Popcore - Key staff laid off.
Blizzard - Laid off 68% of its employees in Ireland, cutting 136 jobs.
Bungie - Laid off 220 employees in July 2024, 17% of its workforce.
Gamurs - The gaming media group laid off 30 staff members.

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