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State of Decay 3 Remains in “Active Development” Despite “Significant” Layoffs at Undead Labs
Undead Labs, now independent from Xbox, has announced significant layoffs, raising concerns about State of Decay 3's development. Studio head Philip Holt confirmed the game remains in "active development" on schedule, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 and assistance from The Coalition. Despite past allegations of a toxic work environment and previous rumors of layoffs, the game is still targeting a 2027 release for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, and will be available on Game Pass.
Apple's controversial Fitness VP Jay Blahnik is retiring
Jay Blahnik, Apple's head of Fitness for nearly 13 years, is retiring in July. His departure comes after reports of alleged workplace misconduct, including claims of verbal abuse and manipulation, which led to employee mental health leaves and legal actions. Blahnik was instrumental in developing Apple Watch fitness features and the Fitness+ subscription service.
Atlus to raise salaries and 'reduce' fixed overtime
Atlus is implementing changes to its compensation system starting in April, including a 15 percent increase in base yearly salaries for employees and a reduction in fixed overtime from 30 to 20 hours per month. These changes aim to foster creativity, improve productivity, and provide employees with a more stable and secure working environment. Sega, Atlus's parent company, announced similar salary increases for its employees, and other Japanese companies like Capcom and Konami have also raised staff salaries recently.
