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Meta Shuts Down Three VR Studios in Major Reality Labs Layoffs
Meta has closed three VR studios including Camouflaj (Batman: Arkham Shadow) as part of over 1,000 job cuts in Reality Labs. This follows broader staff reductions at the developer.
The move signals ongoing challenges in the VR sector.
Ubisoft Confirms Layoffs at Abu Dhabi Studio and Shuts Halifax Location
Ubisoft laid off staff at its Abu Dhabi studio and closed its Halifax studio, prompting union backlash and legal inquiries. CWA Canada seeks answers from Ubisoft lawyers over the Halifax closure.
A former Assassin's Creed boss is also suing Ubisoft for over $1.3 million alleging disguised dismissal.
Warner Bros. Games Cuts Roles at San Francisco Studio
Warner Bros. Games has eliminated roles at its San Francisco studio amid ongoing industry cost-cutting. This follows a pattern of layoffs across multiple publishers.
Details on the number of affected employees remain undisclosed.
UK Judge Denies Interim Relief to Fired Rockstar Workers
A UK judge denied interim relief to former Rockstar employees in their legal battle post-firing. The decision highlights tensions in developer employment disputes.
Further proceedings are expected.
Playtika Cuts 15% of Global Workforce
Playtika is reducing 15 percent of its global staff to streamline operations. The move aims at pursuing efficiency in a tough market.
Affected employees span various regions.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yotei Lead GDCA 2026 Nominations
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yotei top the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards nominees. They headline categories recognizing excellence in design and innovation.
The awards celebrate standout titles from the past year.
Manor Lords Publisher Rejects Generative AI as 'Cancerous'
Hooded Horse, publisher of Manor Lords, vows to avoid generative AI, calling it cancerous. This stance reflects growing developer skepticism toward AI tools.
Surveys show many devs remain wary despite increasing use.
Games Industry M&A Reaches Record $161bn in 2025
M&A activity hit $161 billion in 2025, driven by EA's $55bn buyout and Netflix's $82.7bn Warner Bros. acquisition. This dominated dealmaking in a consolidating sector.
Experts predict continued trends into 2026.
Monopoly Go Becomes Fastest Mobile Game to $6 Billion Revenue
Scopely’s Monopoly Go reached $6 billion in 1,275 days, the quickest for any mobile title per Sensor Tower. It underscores hyper-casual success in monetization.
The milestone highlights sustained player engagement.
Krafton Explores Game Tech for Physical AI and Robotics
Krafton evaluates applying its game technology to physical AI and robotics applications. The company enters execution on long-term IP strategy with increased first-party investment.
This blends gaming with emerging tech sectors.
Global Game Jam Nears 500,000 Lifetime Participants for 2026
Global Game Jam expects to surpass 500,000 total participants in 2026. The event unites developers worldwide around a shared theme.
It fosters innovation and community in game creation.