Any time we hear about a studio closing or cutting down its team, it’s a disappointing piece of news. Knowing that tons of talented developers, PR people, clerical staff and more are out of work in an industry we feel so passionately about is certainly unfortunate. One thing you can always count on is others in this industry to not only step up with condolences, but also with opportunities. Like no other business in the world, the game developing community steps up to offer not only condolences but a ton of opportunity as well.
In the wake of the announcement that Activision was doing some restructuring at FreeStyleGames, the developers of Guitar Hero Live, and laying off a large number of staff, the offers of sympathy came rolling in.
Yesterday, it looks like FreeStyle held a job fair to assist those affected into transitioning into new positions inside the industry they love. In attendance was Playground Games, developers of the fantastic Forza Horizon series.
Today we’re supporting @FSGStudio with their Careers Fair at Jephson Gardens in Leamington. pic.twitter.com/YcLaoyaTyt
— Playground Games (@WeArePlayground) April 5, 2016
In a tweet made just this morning, those at FreeStyle went out of their way to thank not only Playground, but all the companies who went out of their way to offer support, encouragement and opportunity over the past week since the news broke.
Cheers guys and to all the other studios for showing their support this last week. You all rock massively ???? https://t.co/yKyr1YWn08
— FreeStyleGames (@FSGStudio) April 6, 2016
There’s no doubt that the video game industry is as harsh and cut throat as it is passionate and it would be a shame to see all these talents go to waste. What an incredible show of faith, compassion and brotherhood / sisterhood to step up when things go sour.
We’ve had the chance to meet many members of the FreeStyleGames team over the past year or two and found them all to be passionate developers who love what they do. We extend not only our condolences but our wish for them to find amazing places to go to and continue doing what they love.