In an update to this story, I've been told that Delphi is working to hire some of the impacted employees directly under their umbrella.

Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com@mikestrawmedia.com · 2d ago

EXCLUSIVE: Developers Of FIFA World Cup Let Go At Refactor Games Around 80 people have lost their jobs. Those let go tell me they found out Friday that they were laid off, effective immediately, and were offered zero severance. insider-gaming.com/developers-f...

A brand new look at the combat in @valormortis.bsky.social tis is coming tomorrow as part of our Insider Access series at @insidergaming.bsky.social

Insider Gaming@insider-gaming.com · 37m ago

INSIDER ACCESS ANNOUNCEMENT: Tune in tomorrow, August 6, at 11am ET/4pm UK for an exclusive new look at the combat in @valormortis.bsky.social

RISING COSTS: PC Motherboard Prices Set To Rise Later This Year insider-gaming.com/pc-motherboa...

PC Motherboard Prices Set To Rise Later This Year

It looks as though PC motherboard prices are the next to go up as the costs of components continue to rise.

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Here's the current list of every studio currently under Electronic Arts (EA) as of the sale closing.

SIM RACING NEWS: Corsair Acquires Racing and Flight Sim Company Trak Racer insider-gaming.com/corsair-acqu...

Corsair Acquires Racing and Flight Sim Company Trak Racer

Corsair has announced the acquisition of Trak Racer, a company known for Sim Racing and Flight Sim cockpits and equipment.

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100%. They are going to looking at several ways to cut hundreds of millions per year. Everyone I've spoken to expects large scale layoffs within the first 6-12 months.

@imperator117.bsky.social · 20h ago

I believe that you wrote EA considered selling BioWare, do you think they'll revisit that?

Outlets will do everything to avoid sourcing Insider Gaming when we're the first with information on a story. It's cute at this point.

In an update to this story, I've been told that Delphi is working to hire some of the impacted employees directly under their umbrella.

Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com@mikestrawmedia.com · 2d ago

EXCLUSIVE: Developers Of FIFA World Cup Let Go At Refactor Games Around 80 people have lost their jobs. Those let go tell me they found out Friday that they were laid off, effective immediately, and were offered zero severance. insider-gaming.com/developers-f...

With it going private, the company's Investor Relations website has gone offline.

Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com@mikestrawmedia.com · 24h ago

As of the closing of trading on Tuesday, August 4, the sale of Electronic Arts (EA) to the Saudi Arabia PIF has been completed. insider-gaming.com/electronic-a...

As of the closing of trading on Tuesday, August 4, the sale of Electronic Arts (EA) to the Saudi Arabia PIF has been completed. insider-gaming.com/electronic-a...

Electronic Arts Goes Private As $55 Billion Sale Is Finalized

As of the closing of trading on Tuesday, August 4, the sale of Electronic Arts (EA) to the Saudi Arabia PIF has been completed.

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UPDATE: @djisupport.bsky.social wants to charge me $527.44 to repair a device that has a clear defect from a swollen battery. The Osmo Pocket 3 lasted me just 15 months after costing $700. Do not buy their products. Poor quality and even worse support. Shame on you, @djiglobal.bsky.social

Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com@mikestrawmedia.com · 6d ago

The @djiglobal.bsky.social Osmo Pocket 3 was the biggest waste of money I've ever made. Had for 15 months, and the batteries have swollen and completely popped out of the device. Talking with @djisupport.bsky.social, and they say it's likely no longer covered despite this clearly being a defect.

In its final earnings report as a public company, EA saw a 19% YoY increase in net revenue for Q1 FY27 The company brought in $1.99 billion in net revenue in the first 3 months of the year. ➤ $438 million from Full Game Downloads ➤ $1.47 billion from Live Services & "Other"

Take-Two Interactive reports its earnings on Friday, August 7 at 8am EST

EXCLUSIVE: Developers Of FIFA World Cup Let Go At Refactor Games Around 80 people have lost their jobs. Those let go tell me they found out Friday that they were laid off, effective immediately, and were offered zero severance. insider-gaming.com/developers-f...

EXCLUSIVE: Developers Of FIFA World Cup Let Go At Refactor Games

The development team behind FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition at Refactor Games has been let go after funding was pulled.

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Delphi has not responded to multiple requests for comment on why they canceled the contract.

Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com@mikestrawmedia.com · 2d ago

EXCLUSIVE: Developers Of FIFA World Cup Let Go At Refactor Games Around 80 people have lost their jobs. Those let go tell me they found out Friday that they were laid off, effective immediately, and were offered zero severance. insider-gaming.com/developers-f...

EXCLUSIVE: Developers Of FIFA World Cup Let Go At Refactor Games Around 80 people have lost their jobs. Those let go tell me they found out Friday that they were laid off, effective immediately, and were offered zero severance. insider-gaming.com/developers-f...

EXCLUSIVE: Developers Of FIFA World Cup Let Go At Refactor Games

The development team behind FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition at Refactor Games has been let go after funding was pulled.

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For comparison, as of March, Ubisoft had just over $2 billion in debt, and it continues to restructure and cut costs in large-scale moves. EA will have 10x that amount of debt as of tomorrow.

Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com@mikestrawmedia.com · 2d ago

ICYMI: The $55 billion leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts (EA) by the group led by the Saudi Arabia PIF, which will hold 93% of the company, is set to close tomorrow, August 4. Once completed, EA will go private while taking on $20 billion in new debt. insider-gaming.com/electronic-a...

EXCLUSIVE: Why Was Midnight Club 5 Canceled By Rockstar? insider-gaming.com/why-midnight...

EXCLUSIVE: Why Was Midnight Club 5 Canceled By Rockstar?

The Midnight Club series ran from 2000-2009, and there was a fifth game even in development, but it was ultimately canceled by Rockstar Games.

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ICYMI: The $55 billion leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts (EA) by the group led by the Saudi Arabia PIF, which will hold 93% of the company, is set to close tomorrow, August 4. Once completed, EA will go private while taking on $20 billion in new debt. insider-gaming.com/electronic-a...

Electronic Arts' $55 Billion Sale Set To Close Next Week

After gaining all regulatory approvals, the sale of Electronic Arts (EA) to the Saudi Arabia PIF is set to finally close.

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NEW: Xbox 360 games are scheduled to come to PC within the next year or so. insider-gaming.com/xbox-360-gam...

Xbox 360 Games Are Coming To PC

According to a new leaked document, Microsoft is planning to bring Xbox 360 games to PC in the near future.

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FULL STORY: Razer Acquires Streaming Utility Platform StreamElements insider-gaming.com/razer-acquir...

Razer Acquires Streaming Utility Platform StreamElements

After weeks of rumors and speculation about the future of StreamElements, it was announced on Friday that the streaming utility platform was being acquired by Razer. Terms of the deal were not disclos...

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After weeks of speculation regarding its future, StreamElements has been acquired by Razer First reported by @zachbussey.tos.gg

WWE 2K26 is free this weekend for everyone. Well, unless you happen to be on a PlayStation 5 insider-gaming.com/wwe-2k26-is-...

WWE 2K26 Is Free This Weekend For Almost Everyone

From July 30 through August 2, you can play WWE 2K26 absolutely free, unless you happen to play on a certain platform.

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FULL STORY: Electronic Arts' $55 Billion Sale Set To Close Next Week insider-gaming.com/electronic-a...

Electronic Arts' $55 Billion Sale Set To Close Next Week

After gaining all regulatory approvals, the sale of Electronic Arts (EA) to the Saudi Arabia PIF is set to finally close.

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INDUSTRY NEWS: As I first reported last week, the sale of EA to the Saudi Arabia PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners is set to close next week. Story to come.

The @djiglobal.bsky.social Osmo Pocket 3 was the biggest waste of money I've ever made. Had for 15 months, and the batteries have swollen and completely popped out of the device. Talking with @djisupport.bsky.social, and they say it's likely no longer covered despite this clearly being a defect.

Though the site is gaminglayoffs.com, I'm using it to share resources with those who've been impacted and are looking for work. If you have a resource you run or recommend for those in the games industry, you can submit it right on the website using the form on the landing page.

Ever want to be an Uber or Lyft driver, but didn't want to actually deal with people? Soon you can with Rideshare "Stimulator", coming later this year. insider-gaming.com/rideshare-st...

Rideshare "Stimulator" Brings Only The Most Unique Type Of Passenger

Rideshare "Stimulator" allows you to be your own Uber or Lyft driver with only the most unique types of passengers.

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