Byte Action - Issue 109
Byte Action is a newsletter for game developers and fans
Hello, and welcome to the 109th edition of Byte Action newsletter!
Last week more layoffs shaked the games industry. Embracer Group announced the closure of Volition studio - makers or Saints Row, Blackbird Interactive announced they will be letting off 40 of the studio employees and Gearbox Publishing was also affected by the layoffs.
In other news, Mena Sato Kato, former Sony executive will now be heading Japanese partnership operations at Xbox, joining Microsoft.
Lastly, The Chinese Room has been revealed as the new developer for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2.
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The Action
Retro Byte
Studio Byte
Established in 1990, Team17 is a renowned and globally recognized game label and developer, with its HQ in the UK. Over the years, Team17 has successfully launched a diverse portfolio of more than 90 games across various gaming platforms. Notable titles include the beloved Worms series, The Escapists, the acclaimed BAFTA-winning Overcooked, Yooka-Laylee, Aven Colony, Sheltered, and Beyond Eyes.
Legal Stuff
Chinese laws limiting online gaming hours for under-18s haven't curbed heavy gaming
Actor's union plans to extend the strike vote to include video game studios
Acquisitions/Investments
New Game Corner
Lies of P is an upcoming soulslike video game being crafted by Neowiz Games and Round8 Studio, with Neowiz Games taking on the role of publisher
Resource Byte
Talking from experience this has been the best recruitment software I have ever worked with.
Who’s Hiring?
Technical Designer - Liquid Swords - Stockholm, Sweden
Senior AI Programmer - Sony Bend Studio - Remote, US
Senior Technical Animator - Remedy Entertainment - Helsinki, Finland
Senior Audio Programmer - Build a Rocket Boy - Edinburgh, UK (Remote)
Lead Sound Designer - IOI - Barcelona, Spain
Producer - Tiny Build Games - NYC, Remote
Head of Games - Big Fish Games - Poland
Principal Game Designer - Demiurge Games - USA, Remote
Lead Gameplay Animator - Techland - Warsaw, Poland
Audio Director - Smilegate Barcelona - Barcelona, Spain
Online Programmer - Midnight Society - San Francisco, CA
Brand Manager - Mountaintop Studios - USA, Remote
Lead Game Designer - Avalanche Studios - Stockholm, Sweden
Senior Animator - Coffee Stain Studios - Stockholm, Sweden
Rumours
Dev Talks
Interview with Jamie Brittain - Maverick Games
“Something I’m passionate about is finding ways to democratise the storytelling process. More than anything else to make it reflect the world we’re in, rather than just making it reflect me. Because I’m actually not that interesting. It’s other peoples’ stories I’m interested in.” Jamie Brittain
Horizon(s) (September 27th-28th)
Horizon(s) is a 2 day event for games industry decision makers.