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PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo are offering various digital game sales, with PlayStation and Xbox kicking off their Tokyo Game Show promotions. Deals include titles like Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and Resident Evil Requiem, with PlayStation Plus members receiving additional free games. Nintendo's Customer Appreciation Sale begins tomorrow.
Supermassive Games announces third round of layoffs in three years
Supermassive Games has announced a third round of layoffs, impacting up to 75 staff members. This decision follows the disappointing sales and mixed reviews of their latest title, Directive 8020. These redundancies, combined with previous ones, bring the total staff reduction over three years to 204.
Supermassive Games will lay off up to 75 workers
Supermassive Games, the developer behind Until Dawn and Directive 8020, is implementing layoffs, cutting up to 75 jobs. The company stated these measures are necessary to ensure its long-term sustainability.
Supermassive Games are the latest studio to announce layoff plans, with 75 jobs at risk just three months after Directive 8020 launch
Supermassive Games has announced that it is beginning redundancy consultations for up to 75 employees, marking the studio's third round of layoffs in two years. This decision comes just three months after the launch of their latest horror game, Directive 8020. The studio cited the need for sustainability as the reason for the difficult decision, a move that mirrors broader trends of job cuts within the gaming industry.
3 months after the release of Directive 8020, Supermassive Games is laying off even more people
Supermassive Games is undergoing its third round of layoffs in less than three years, with up to 75 employees being made redundant. The studio cited the need for sustainability, despite being a division of Nordisk Film, which is owned by Egmont Group. This follows the release of their game Directive 8020, which received a mixed reception.
Until Dawn Creator Supermassive Games Laying Off Staff
Supermassive Games, the developer behind Until Dawn and Directive 8020, has announced layoffs affecting a number of its staff. The company confirmed the workforce reduction in a public statement.
Until Dawn Developer Supermassive Games Cutting Up to 75 Staff, Following Mixed Response to Directive 8020
Supermassive Games, the developer behind Until Dawn, has announced significant layoffs, impacting up to 75 employees. This marks the third round of job cuts for the studio in three years, following a mixed reception to their recent title, Directive 8020.
Supermassive Games announces layoffs impacting up to 75 employees
Supermassive Games, the studio behind Until Dawn and The Quarry, has announced layoffs impacting up to 75 employees. The company stated this is a necessary step for sustainability and will prioritize supporting affected staff. This move adds to a trend of significant layoffs within the gaming industry in recent years.
Supermassive Games begins third round of layoffs in three years
Supermassive Games has initiated a third round of layoffs in three years, with up to 75 employees potentially affected. This follows previous downsizing in July 2025 and earlier in 2024, raising concerns about the future of the studio and its narrative-driven franchises. The news comes just three months after the release of their latest title, Directive 8020.
Until Dawn and Little Nightmares 3 studio Supermassive announces further layoffs, with as many as 75 people expected to lose their jobs
Supermassive Games, known for titles like Until Dawn and The Dark Pictures Anthology, has announced another round of layoffs, potentially affecting up to 75 employees. This marks the third such event in two years for the UK studio, which recently released Directive 8020 and Little Nightmares 3. The company cited the need for sustainability as the reason for the redundancies.
Supermassive Games announces layoffs, up to 75 workers may be affected
Supermassive Games has announced a third round of layoffs, potentially affecting up to 75 employees, citing the need for company sustainability. This follows previous job cuts in July 2023 and February 2024, with the studio previously postponing its horror title Directive 8020.
Supermassive Games Begins Redundancy Consultation Process, Up to 75 Layoffs Expected
Supermassive Games has initiated a redundancy consultation process that could affect up to 75 employees, citing sustainability as the reason. This marks the third consecutive year of layoffs for the studio, which previously experienced staff reductions in 2024 and 2025. The company's recent title, Directive 8020, launched on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, but its sales performance and reception are unknown factors in these decisions.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 24: Steam Train Fest
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Weekend PC Download Deals for July 17: Epic Games Summer Sale
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Weekend Console Download Deals for July 17: PlayStation Summer Sale & Xbox Ultimate Game Sale
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Weekend PC Download Deals for July 10: Palworld exits Steam Early Access
Palworld has officially launched version 1.0 out of Early Access on Steam, accompanied by a launch discount. This article highlights various PC game deals available this weekend across multiple digital storefronts, including Steam, Epic Games Store, Amazon Luna, Fanatical, Gamebillet, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, Green Man Gaming, Humble Bundle, and 2K Publisher Sale.
Directive 8020 Review – Supermassive Games Delivers a Brilliant Sci-Fi Horror Experience | Invision Game
Supermassive Games' Directive 8020 offers a brilliant sci-fi horror experience, drawing heavy inspiration from films like Alien and The Thing. The game expands on previous titles with enhanced gameplay, graphics, and a robust choice system that allows players to rewind and explore different story outcomes. Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, it delivers a cinematic narrative with tense quick-time events, stealth sections, and impressive sound design and voice acting, earning a perfect score.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 3: Nintendo Summer Sale continues
Nintendo's Summer Sale continues for another week, featuring discounts on first-party titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Various digital deals are also available across PlayStation and Xbox platforms, including PlayStation Plus member exclusives and Xbox Game Pass discounts.
After leading the studio through 2 rounds of layoffs and 1 game release, the CEO of Supermassive is stepping down
Robert Henrysson, CEO of Supermassive Games and Nordisk Games, is stepping down from his roles. During his tenure, he oversaw the release of Directive 8020 and led the studio through two rounds of layoffs. Henrysson expressed gratitude to the team and indicated openness to future advisory roles in the games industry.
