Penny’s Big Breakaway Studio Hit by Layoffs Amid Industry Turbulence
The Gaming Industry Faces Turbulence as Evening Star Lays Off Six Employees
The gaming industry is facing unprecedented challenges, and the latest example of this is Evening Star’s announcement that it is laying off six employees. In a post on LinkedIn, CEO and executive producer Dave Padilla explained that the decision was made due to "turbulent market conditions" and the inability to secure another project to keep the team intact.
A Difficult Choice
Despite their best efforts, the team was unable to secure another project to keep the team together. As a result, they were forced to make the difficult decision to lay off some of the talented and valued individuals who had worked on Penny’s Big Breakaway.
Penny’s Big Breakaway
Penny’s Big Breakaway is a 3D platformer developed by Evening Star, and while it received positive reviews, it was not a commercial success. The game’s all-time peak concurrent player count was just 563, which is a low number for a single-player game.
A Difficult Time for the Industry
The layoffs at Evening Star are just the latest example of the turbulence in the gaming industry. In the past two years, more than 16,000 developers have lost their jobs, and the situation has not improved in recent months. This week alone has seen layoffs at major companies such as Microsoft, Midnight Society, and Lost Boys Interactive.
What’s Next for Evening Star?
While the exact plans for Evening Star are unclear, the studio is committed to helping the affected employees find new opportunities. The company’s website lists 19 employees, although it’s unclear if these numbers are accurate. In the meantime, the industry will be watching closely to see how Evening Star will navigate this challenging time.
Key Takeaways
- Evening Star is laying off six employees due to "turbulent market conditions"
- The studio is committed to helping affected employees find new opportunities
- The gaming industry has seen a significant increase in layoffs in recent years, with over 16,000 developers losing their jobs
- The layoffs are just the latest example of the challenges facing the industry, with major companies like Microsoft, Midnight Society, and Lost Boys Interactive also announcing job cuts
Bullet Points:
• Six employees at Evening Star will be laid off due to "turbulent market conditions"
• The studio is committed to helping affected employees find new opportunities
• Penny’s Big Breakaway received positive reviews, but was not a commercial success
• The gaming industry has seen a significant increase in layoffs in recent years
• Major companies like Microsoft, Midnight Society, and Lost Boys Interactive have also announced job cuts
