The layoffs are getting worse. Devs are suffering. Gamers are suffering. Organizing is the only way to save this industry and the people who make it possible.

New data suggests layoffs will affect 14,259 people by the end of 2026, up 78% from first forecast of the year

"The pace of layoffs is accelerating faster than our models initially predicted"

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UVW-CWA's hardship fund has raised over 100k through the bundle with @itch.io and has had a real impact on the lives of laid off developers. You can help by purchasing the bundle, and make a long-term difference by joining UVW-CWA. Check out the bundle here: itch.io/b/3802/game-...

Over 150k and still 8 days to go. 🙏 Thank you everyone who has purchased the bundle. Your generosity helps us support laid off game workers who are facing eviction, have put off important medical care/treatment due to losing insurance, and the like. Your solidarity means the world.

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Enjoy 127 items by 109 creators and support game devs effected by recent layoffs: itch.io/b/3802/game-...

my friend @capybruh.bsky.social is so cool. and so is everyone else at manzanita. everyone wishlist @dandelionvoid.bsky.social RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!

Aftermath@aftermath.site · 2w ago

All the video game studios that refuse to use generative AI aftermath.site/video-games-no...

We’re very proud that Manzanita Interactive is part of Aftermath’s hater week. Generative AI has no place in @dandelionvoid.bsky.social Read our full stance on Generative AI here: aftermath.site/video-games-...

All The Video Game Studios That Refuse To Use Generative AI

People made games before it existed, and they'll keep doing so long after its gone

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Aftermath@aftermath.site · 2w ago

All the video game studios that refuse to use generative AI aftermath.site/video-games-no...

The Twigsnapper isn't your average Dandelion Void enemy. Unlike the green uproots that rely on camouflage, this threat waits right in plain sight. Don't drop your guard it's basically a miniboss! Read about it in the latest Dev Post here: https://bit.ly/4fBs6gP

Game workers and allies are taking action at #SaveOurDevs rallies! Earlier this month, Microsoft reported that they would be laying off thousands of workers across the company – impacting hundreds of union jobs. An injury to one video game worker is an injury to all.

One way you can show Microsoft your concern is here through the XBOX Player Voice feedback platform: feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/ide...

There are only two choices on the table for the game worker right now: give up or get organized. And giving up repeatedly has only led us to this absolute shitshow, so let's take a look at what organizing really means (uvw-cwa.org, btw)

[ Special Edition! ] Cooperate, or Perish Join us as we discuss what makes Manzanita Interactive different as a worker-owned and operated cooperative game studio. store.steampowered.com/news/app/358... #gamedev

Dandelion Void - Cooperate, or Perish - Steam News

Today's post is an extra entry in between our normal two week devlog schedule, contrasting how we make games with wider industry practices.

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Proud to announce our HARDSHIP FUND: uvw-cwa.org/hardship-fun... If you've been recently laid off and need support, we got you.

Never forget that you, that we all, deserve better. They are counting on you forgetting this.

Friend of the game MrAtomicDuck recorded an interview with our game director Brian Ostrander! Watch to learn how Dandelion Void was born out of a layoff, why we love cleaning and boredom mechanics, and hear a healthy sidebar on "the enshittification of space travel" youtu.be/kTTNLk97VAE

Project Zomboid Modder Explains Their Terrifying New Survival Game - Exclusive Dev Interview!

YouTube video by MrAtomicDuck

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Interested in how we make Dandelion Void as a worker owned and operated studio? Tune into the @gameworkerscon.bsky.social session "Worker Cooperatives: Take Back Control of Your Work" to hear from us and our industry colleagues! 2:40pm Pacific / 5:40 Eastern www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFF9...

Talks are starting in less than 20 seconds! Here is an updated stream link www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFF9...

Audio Devlog! store.steampowered.com/news/app/358... #gaming #gamedev

Dandelion Void - FMODernizing our FMaudio - Steam News

Hi everyone, and welcome to another Dandelion Void devlog. In a post last year we introduced the 4 members of our engineering and art teams: Brian, Dara, Roland, and Robin (yours truly). Today we’re (...

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UVW-CWA hereby announces our support for California State Assembly Bill 1921, put forth by Assembly Member Chris Ward of the 78th District! Inspired by @stopkillinggames.bsky.social, this is an important bill for gamers, game historians, and game workers alike! uvw-cwa.org/news/uvw-cwa...

UVW-CWA ENDORSES CALIFORNIA AB1921

UNITED VIDEOGAME WORKERS-CWA hereby announces our support for California State Assembly Bill 1921, put forth by Assembly Member Chris Ward of the 78th District.

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Debugger's Delight! Learn about the Dandelion Void debug console store.steampowered.com/news/app/358... #gamedev #gaming

Dandelion Void - Debugger’s Delight - Steam News

We are showing off our new Debug tools!

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Mark your calendars! On May 23rd our game director Brian Ostrander will discuss why and how we're developing Dandelion Void as a worker-owned cooperative. RSVP for the free Game Workers Conference below! actionnetwork.org/events/game-... #gamedev #gaming

Game Workers Conference 2026

The Game Workers Conference is an entirely new game industry event made by and for the countless workers who make this massively influential industry and artistic medium succeed. The first iteration o...

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Game Workers Conference@gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 4mo ago

PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT📢 Ty Underwood Brian Ostrander D. Squinkifer Ted Anderson Titus McNally This is a roundtable discussion featuring various members of Game Worker Cooperatives talking about how this model of democratic organization has allowed them to take control over their work!

Some well needed fleet upgrades for our members!

Want to learn more about the games industry? Connect with fellow game workers? Stay tuned for upcoming talk announcements by @gameworkerscon.bsky.social Labor creates games! #gameworkersconference

Game Workers Conference@gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 4mo ago

"Game Workers Conference is a place where we can meet as equals, free from the execs and CEOs that have been exploiting our labor and laying off our fellow workers." Brian Ostrander - Manzanita Interactive

Members of Manzanita Interactive will be at GDC 2026 🕹️ DM us if you’re in the area and want to say hi!