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Gears of War: E-Day Developers Brace for Layoffs After Final Crunch
Original: Gears of War: E-Day Developers Expecting Layoffs After 'Crunching Hard' Through Final Months
The Coalition staff working on Gears of War: E-Day reportedly expect layoffs after months of intense crunch toward the game's final stretch. The news, reported by IGN, has revived debate about Microsoft's studio cuts and the games industry's ongoing wave of redundancies, with players voicing concern for the developers behind the anticipated prequel.
Why now: Gamers and industry watchers are alarmed by another potential round of layoffs affecting a high-profile Microsoft studio despite the game's progress.
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