Topic: unionization efforts
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Is the Game Developer Unionization Movement in Danger?
The video game industry's unionization momentum faces a critical test in 2026, with high-profile cases in the UK and Canada threatening to chill organizing efforts through studio closures and alleged retaliatory dismissals. Current organizing is often reactive and fragmented, with unions forming ...
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Google AI Staff Fired in Working Conditions Dispute
Over 200 contractors refining Google's AI systems were abruptly terminated without notice due to a pay and working conditions dispute, despite their critical role in enhancing products like the Gemini chatbot. These specialists, employed through outsourcing firm GlobalLogic, were tasked with impr...
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Top Gaming Industry News Stories of 2025: Year in Review
Sony scaled back its live-service ambitions after the failure of *Concord*, canceling projects and signaling a shift away from the industry's pursuit of live-service dominance. Microsoft successfully expanded its multiplatform strategy, bringing major titles like *Indiana Jones* and *Halo* to PS5...
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Leadership Fails in Larian CEO's AI Backlash
The backlash against Larian Studios' CEO over AI comments highlights a broader industry crisis, focusing on a disconnect between leadership and developers who feel pressured to adopt tools amid job insecurity and demanding hiring practices. The core issue involves power dynamics, as developers fa...
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Raven Software Workers Win Union Contract After 3-Year Fight
Raven Software employees secured their first union contract with Microsoft after a three-year battle, achieving a 10% wage increase, merit-based raises, and clearer promotion pathways. The contract eliminates excessive crunch by mandating seven days' notice for overtime, limiting extended hours, ...
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