Episode 76

NEWS: Marvel’s Avengers game ends support, The Last of Us co-director calls for unionisation, Giant Bomb & Gamespot staff laid off, and more!

Published on: 22nd January, 2023

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More layoffs hit games, including Jess O’Brien and Jason Oestreicher of Giant Bomb; 343 confirms they’ll continue Halo series; The Last of Us ex-staffer bemoans lack of credit on TV show; Sony confirms PSVR2 launch game catalogue; Ubisoft CEO apologises; PowerWash Simulator getting an update.

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News Sources in this episode:

“GameSpot and Giant Bomb latest affected in wave of media layoffs.” - GamesIndustry.biz

“Google laying off 12,000.” - GamesIndustry.biz

“Riot Games lays off 46 staff as part of "strategic shifts." - GamesIndustry.biz

“Phil Spencer tells Xbox employees layoffs were ‘painful’.” - Video Games Chronicle

“Former Halo developers criticise Microsoft for 343 Industries layoffs.” - Video Games Chronicle

@Halo 343 Industries tweet confirming ongoing Halo development.

“Majority of game devs see harassment from players as major problem, survey claims.” - Eurogamer

“In its 7th year, Nintendo is reportedly planning to increase Switch production.” - Video Games Chronicle

“Marvel's Avengers reportedly announcing end of development "as early as next week".” - Eurogamer