Layoffs continue to affect the video game industry. This is known on this occasion 50 NetherRealm employees, responsible for Mortal KombatThey lost their jobsSince the decision has been taken to close the mobile games division, which is operating as a multiple game service.
Although at this point NetherRealm or Warner Bros. There is no official statement from Games. Multiple former employees have confirmed a series of layoffs via their social networksLike LinkedIn. Elizabeth Ramirez, a former animator at the studio, commented:
“It saddens me to announce that I have been fired from NetherRealm Studios after nearly 10 years of service. “I will be looking for new opportunities as an entertainer for games or movies.”
Like Ramir, there are multiple developers sharing the same messages on social media Although it is noted that there were multiple layoffs affecting different regions of the Netherrealm, It was the mobile gaming segment that had the biggest impact. It’s unknown at this point what will happen to any of the games as a service, ie Mortal Kombat Attack.
total, In the past year, there have been approximately 11,000 layoffs across the entire video game industry. In a related matter, the video game industry goes on strike. Similarly, GTA VI Will not be affected by the strike.
Author’s Note:
It’s very unfortunate that things like this keep happening, and what’s worse is that the big companies don’t seem to care that dozens of people have lost their livelihoods.
Through: Insider-Gaming
