The Weekly Download: Game Layoffs Surge 78% in 2026 & EA CEO Gets $38M Payout

The Weekly Download by Big Games Machine is your essential weekly speedrun through the biggest stories in the global video games industry. This week's story: Layoffs will affect 14,259 people by the end of 2026 Subnautica and PUBG drive Krafton Q2 revenue up 94.9% -EA boss awarded $38.6M after a year of franchise success, studio layoffs, and GenAI adoption Bethesda Union accuses Fallout developer of violating Canadian labour laws Hosted by industry experts, Tom and John, we break down the most intriguing, complex, and vital developments of the week to keep you informed. Prefer your news in written form? Subscribe to our free newsletter for a concise, easy-to-digest summary of weekly industry developments, delivered fresh to your inbox: https://bit.ly/4yyVI75 Links to today’s talking points: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/new-dat... https://www.pcgamer.com/games/surviva... https://www.gamedeveloper.com/busines... https://www.eurogamer.net/generative-... https://thisweekinvideogames.com/news...