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Almost 200 Overwatch staff unionise
AppWizard
May 12, 2025

Almost 200 Overwatch staff unionise

Nearly 200 developers from the Overwatch series have formed a union called The Overwatch Gamemakers Guild-CWA, announced by the Communications Workers of America (CWA). The union includes members from various departments such as design, production, engineering, art, sound, and quality assurance. The unionization effort was motivated by layoffs in the gaming industry and aims to improve workplace conditions. Members believe collective action will help address long-standing issues like layoffs, excessive crunch periods, and inadequate working conditions in the gaming sector.
Ubisoft hires HR industry vet Froidefond as chief people officer
AppWizard
November 14, 2024

Ubisoft hires HR industry vet Froidefond as chief people officer

Ubisoft has appointed Sébastien Froidefond as its new Chief People Officer, effective November 20th. He will report to Cécile Russeil, the Executive Vice President of communications, corporate affairs, diversity, equity, and inclusion, accessibility, human resources, and legal. Froidefond has over 30 years of experience in human resources, most recently serving as the HR lead for the Americas at Groupe Lactalis. His responsibilities at Ubisoft will include talent development, workplace culture enhancement, global recruiting initiatives, talent management strategies, leadership development programs, and compensation and benefits administration. This appointment follows the departure of Anika Grant from the position in November 2023.
It's over. Microsoft discontinues HoloLens 2, ending its foray into VR.
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October 2, 2024

It’s over. Microsoft discontinues HoloLens 2, ending its foray into VR.

Microsoft has halted the production of HoloLens 2 headsets, with critical security updates and software regressions continuing until the end of 2027, while support for HoloLens 2 will cease at the end of 2028. Support for the original HoloLens will end on December 10, 2024. The Mixed Reality division has faced challenges, including the departure of former HoloLens lead Alex Kipman and setbacks with the IVAS project for the U.S. military. Microsoft laid off teams associated with virtual and mixed reality in January 2023. Reports from February 2022 indicated disarray within the HoloLens strategy, and there were allegations of a toxic workplace environment under Kipman. Microsoft is partnering with Meta and Apple to integrate its software onto their platforms and is exploring future mixed reality headsets powered by Android, with potential releases as early as 2025 or 2026.
Bethesda Montreal files for unionisation
AppWizard
June 28, 2024

Bethesda Montreal files for unionisation

Bethesda Game Studios Montreal has applied to form a union with the Quebec Labour Board. The new bargaining unit, known as One BGS MTL, aims to create a supportive workplace that nurtures creativity and talent in order to develop top-tier video games. If successful, this would make Bethesda Game Studios Montreal the second ZeniMax studio to unionize.
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