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Jul 2, 2024 | gamedeveloper.com | Chris Kerr |Bryant Francis |Robin FAU |Alessandro Fillari

It looks like Tales of Kenzera: Zau developer Surgent Studios is making layoffs. Three former employees impacted by the cuts shared the news on social media. On Linkedin, level designer Peter Brisbourne wrote "the chapter entitled 'Pete Works At Surgent Studios' is coming to a close at the end of the month," and indicated their departure was the result of layoffs.

Jun 28, 2024 | gamedeveloper.com | Justin Carter |Robin FAU |Alessandro Fillari |John Harris

Fatal Fury and Metal Slug developer SNK has opened a new development studio in Singapore to expand its global reach. The Japanese company quietly established the studio in 2022 but has now officially cut the ribbon.

Jun 27, 2024 | gamedeveloper.com | Robin FAU

Game Developer Deep Dives are an ongoing series with the goal of shedding light on specific design, art, or technical features within a video game in order to show how seemingly simple, fundamental design decisions aren’t really that simple at all. Game Developer Deep Dives are an ongoing series with the goal of shedding light on specific design, art, or technical features within a video game in order to show how seemingly simple, fundamental design decisions aren’t really that simple at all.

Jun 27, 2024 | gamedeveloper.com | Chris Kerr |Robin FAU |Alessandro Fillari |John Harris

Gameloft Toronto has laid off an undisclosed number of employees after reviewing its "production capacities."The Disney Mobile Kingdoms developer confirmed the news in a statement to GI.biz, and said it had implemented a "reduction in workforce" due to fluctuating market conditions. "As a company, we need to constantly review our production capacities.