Mass Layoffs in the Gaming Industry: From Pandemic Boom to Bust
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Marcel Kleffmann
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The article examines the video games industry's downturn following its pandemic-era boom, exploring the causes behind mass layoffs and studio closures. It discusses how overexpansion during the pandemic, changing consumer behaviors, and economic pressures have led to widespread redundancies across major gaming companies.
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But what caused this?
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