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February 29, 2024

EA: Mass Layoffs, Cancellations, and Studio Closures

Electronic Arts is the latest company to announce a major reorganisation, revealing plans to lay off around 700 employees in the coming weeks. Not only that but the instantly recognisable…
Esports Industry
February 28, 2024

Treyarch Legend Has Opened a New Studio Named Bulletfarm

It was just revealed that Treyarch legend, David Vonderhaar, has founded an all-new global game studio named Bulletfarm. This news comes following days of teasers posted by Vonderhaar, who recently…
Esports Industry
February 28, 2024

Epic Games Responds to Claims of ‘189GB Hack’

Earlier today, news surfaced alleging that a notorious hacker ‘gang’ by the name of Mogilevich had breached Epic Games and stolen 189GB of data. It was claimed that the gang…
Esports Industry
February 27, 2024

ESL FACEIT Laying Off 15% of Global Workforce

It was just revealed that ESL FACEIT, one of the largest esports companies in the world, is laying off around 15% of its global workforce. In 2022, ESL and FACEIT…
Esports Industry
February 27, 2024

Sony is Laying Off 8% of PlayStation Staff Around The World

In the latest blow to hit the games industry, Sony has confirmed that ‘significant’ layoffs are set to sweep PlayStation. It was said by Jim Ryan – the soon-to-be-leaving executive…
Esports Industry
February 23, 2024

EA Makes Layoffs Following Closure of Two Mobile Games

In a recent report, it was confirmed that Electronic Arts is making layoffs following the shutdown of two mobile titles. This is the latest in a long line of layoffs…
Esports Industry
February 21, 2024

Phil Spencer Says Xbox Will Stick With Physical Games… For Now

In a recent interview, the CEO of Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer, spoke about all things Xbox. He was pressed on some tense topics, ranging from the recent wave of layoffs…
Esports Industry
July 9, 2024

Saudi’s Esports World Cup Is Starting to Take Shape

In October 2023, the Saudi Arabian government revealed an ambitious branch of its ‘National Gaming and Esports Strategy’: the Esports World Cup. By bringing together top-tier esports competitors from around…
Esports Industry
February 18, 2024

Every Category Winner From The Streamer Awards 2024

The Streamer Awards has just wrapped up in Las Vegas, and another host of content creators have walked away clutching their prestigious trophies. It was a memorable event that saw…
Esports Industry
February 15, 2024

Twitch Hit 1.9 Billion Viewership Hours in January 2024

Twitch has historically started 2024, securing the highest count of viewership hours seen on the platform since COVID-19. In a recent report co-published between StreamElements and RainMaker.gg, it was revealed…
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