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More layoffs hit games, including Jess O’Brien and Jason Oestreicher of Giant Bomb; 343 confirms they’ll continue Halo series; The Last of Us ex-staffer bemoans lack of credit on TV show; Sony confirms PSVR2 launch game catalogue; Ubisoft CEO apologises; PowerWash Simulator getting an update.

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News Sources in this episode:

“GameSpot and Giant Bomb latest affected in wave of media layoffs.” - GamesIndustry.biz

“Google laying off 12,000.” - GamesIndustry.biz

“Riot Games lays off 46 staff as part of "strategic shifts." - GamesIndustry.biz

“Phil Spencer tells Xbox employees layoffs were ‘painful’.” - Video Games Chronicle

“Former Halo developers criticise Microsoft for 343 Industries layoffs.” - Video Games Chronicle

@Halo 343 Industries tweet confirming ongoing Halo development.

“Majority of game devs see harassment from players as major problem, survey claims.” - Eurogamer

“In its 7th year, Nintendo is reportedly planning to increase Switch production.” - Video Games Chronicle

“Marvel's Avengers reportedly announcing end of development "as early as next week".” - Eurogamer

“The Last of Us co-director calls for unionisation after not getting HBO credit.” - Video Games Chronicle

“Sony confirms full PlayStation VR2 launch games, including Rez and Tetris Effect.” - Video Games Chronicle

“NetEase publicly tears down World of Warcraft statue following Blizzard rift.” - Video Games Chronicle

“Ubisoft CEO apologises for placing his foot so deeply into his mouth.” - PC Gamer

“I can't believe I'm saying this again but Skull and Bones is delayed again.” - PC Gamer

“Ubisoft confirms its PvP game ‘Project Q’ has been cancelled.” - Video Games Chronicle

@SifuGame tweet showing footage of Sifu Arenas

“PowerWash Simulator is getting a free Tomb Raider crossover later this month.” - Eurogamer

“Returnal launches on PC February 15.” - Playstation Blog

“Epistory - Typing Chronicles” free on the Epic Store

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