It’s been a tough day for the video game industry, with major layoffs hitting companies like Ubisoft, Torn Banner, and Sweet Bandits. Ubisoft’s decision to end development of XDefiant has led to over 270 people losing their jobs, while Sweet Bandits has closed down entirely. Torn Banner is also undergoing layoffs following the release of Chivalry 2. These layoffs are part of a larger trend in the industry, with thousands of people losing their jobs in the past two years. The timing of these cuts right before the holidays is unfortunate, but the industry has been experiencing difficulties for a while now. The future remains uncertain for those affected by these layoffs.
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