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In 2023, the gaming industry experienced a notable trend of mass layoffs, contrasting with the success of blockbuster video games.
Estimates suggested over 10,000 workers were laid off and a recent survey from the Game Developers Conference (GDC) indicates one-third of game developers were affected by layoffs directly or indirectly, IGN reported.
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The GDC State of the Industry Survey, covering over 3,000 developers, reported 35% experienced layoffs in 2023, with 7% being ...