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Ubisoft Shutters Trials Developer RedLynx and Cuts Jobs at Ubisoft Singapore
Ubisoft has closed its Trials developer RedLynx and is implementing further layoffs at Ubisoft Singapore, continuing the trend of job losses within the game industry. This news highlights significant restructuring and workforce reductions at the company.
UKIE: 22% of UK games industry workforce affected by job losses in last three years
A recent survey by UKIE reveals that 22% of the UK games industry workforce has experienced job losses in the past three years. The report also highlights significant challenges in workforce representation, a rise in reported neurodiversity, and a growing sentiment gap regarding the industry's appeal as a place to work.
California launches tracker for AI-related job losses
California has launched an AI job loss tracker in collaboration with the state's employment department. Governor Gavin Newsom initiated the tool to monitor the impact of artificial intelligence on the state's workforce.
UK games dev sector suffers sharpest recorded decline as TIGA calls on Government to boost Video Games Expenditure Credit
The UK's video games development sector is experiencing its sharpest recorded decline, with significant job losses and a collapse in start-up activity. TIGA, the industry's trade association, is urging the UK Government to enhance the Video Games Expenditure Credit to prevent a permanent downturn and support the sector's recovery.