Over 50% of the Job Cuts in Video Games Are in California
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Over 50% of job cuts in the video game industry are in California, sparking discussion about the industry's job distribution.
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>And here’s another stat, over 50% of the cuts globally have been in California. California AAA is like the epicenter of the difficulty.
Maybe half the country, but the world? That includes the Asian industry which has had a boom over the decade.