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Skydance Games Layoffs Hit Following Warner Bros. Merger
Variety • • technology
Key Points:
- Skydance Games conducted layoffs shortly after the merger of Warner Bros. and Paramount's gaming divisions, reflecting a strategic reorganization.
- On October 6, Paramount Games Studio merged with Warner Bros. internal developers, including Avalanche Software, NetherRealm Studios, and others, consolidating multiple teams under one umbrella.
- The combined games and experiences division now oversees projects based on major IPs from both companies, such as "Star Trek," "Harry Potter," "DC Universe," and "Game of Thrones."
- Tony Driscoll was promoted to lead the unified games and experiences unit, following his previous role heading Paramount’s video game studio.
- Skydance stated the layoffs were part of efforts to focus investments and scale down some projects, emphasizing the decision was not related to employee performance and committed to handling the process with care and transparency.
