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    New data suggests layoffs will affect 14,259 people by the end of 2026, up 78% from first forecast of the year

    Rising layoff projections and studio downsizing signal a cooling labor market across the video game industry.

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    New data suggests layoffs will affect 14,259 people by the end of 2026, up 78% from first forecast of the year
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    The sharp rise in projected layoffs across the gaming sector highlights an industry struggling to reconcile post-pandemic scaling with current economic realities. This trend underscores a broader shift as major publishers move toward leaner operations, signaling a period of significant structural instability.

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