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Another round of layoffs has hit this week, and this time it’s the team at Humble Games taking the blow. Staff at the publisher have reported that nearly the entire team was cut, leaving 36 employees out a job. While that leaves Humble Games essentially unstaffed for the time being, the group has claimed it is not yet shutting down and known upcoming releases should not be affected.

Humble Games hit with mass layoffs as publisher faces 'restructure' [UPDATED]

Humble Games has announced that it is significantly restructuring its operations due to “challenging economic times for indie game publishing.”. The company also confirmed that these efforts will not impact Humble Bundle whatsoever. However, according to former senior quality assurance lead Emilee Kieffer, the entire team was laid off.

Humble Games Announces Restructuring, Not Shut-Down; Numerous Staff Layoffs

Humble Games, an indie mid-size publisher behind many critically acclaimed games, has laid off around 36 workers, former staff confirmed Tuesday. Former employees announced the layoffs via LinkedIn. A senior QA generalist, Emilee Kieffer, also noted that the entire team had been laid off. Associate director of brand marketing Brea Timmerman added that all employees were called into a meeting and told their “roles had been terminated.”

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Miracle Restaurant Group, a 25-unit Arby’s franchisee, declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy on June 20, according to court filings. The company, which has been an Arby’s operator since 2005, has restaurants in Illinois, Indiana, Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana, Donald Moore, manager and member of Miracle Restaurant Group, said in a court filing.

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Westgate Resorts has announced significant layoffs as part of its efforts to streamline operations. The company, which was founded in 1982 and has grown to be the largest privately held corporation in Central Florida, filed a layoff notice with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. This notice informs that 357 employees in Orlando will be out of a job by August 30.

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

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John Deere has announced another wave of layoffs Friday, telling around 610 production staff at plants in Illinois and Iowa that they will be out of a job by the end of the summer.

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Red Lobster, the popular seafood chain known for drawing crowds with its generous deals, has found itself in troubled waters. The company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Florida, a decision driven by financial challenges that have led to the closure of over 100 locations nationwide.

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Big news in the retail world: Redbox, the well-known DVD rental kiosk company, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This comes after its parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, which acquired Redbox in 2022 for $357 million in stock and debt, reported significant financial struggles.

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Since Kroger and Albertsons, two of the largest grocery chains in the country, announced plans for a merger almost two years ago, Jane St. Louis and her co-workers have been on edge. To assuage federal concerns about creating a grocery monopoly, the companies announced in April they would sell 579 locations of their various respective supermarket chains — including Mariano’s, Food 4 Less, King Soopers, Ralphs and Pick’n Save — to C&S Wholesale Grocers, the largest wholesale grocery supply company in the U.S. and current owner of the Piggly-Wiggly supermarket franchise.

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Blumhouse and Todd McFarlane’s Spawn movie finally has an official title: King Spawn. Jason Blum’s horror movie company revealed the title along with what seems to be part of a logo in a post on X/Twitter today. It’s little to go off of in terms of what story the latest Spawn movie plans to tell, but it’s at least a solid update that the project is still on track.

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Conn’s is closing 71 of its namesake stores in 13 states, according to a list posted on its website. The stores slated for closure represent about 13% of the 550 locations the furniture and home goods retailer operated under two banners as of June. According to the company’s website,...

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By tracking these layoffs, we’re able to understand the impact on innovation across companies large and small. We’re also able to see the potential impact of businesses embracing AI and automation for jobs that had previously been considered safe. It also serves as a reminder of the human impact of layoffs and what could be at stake in regards to increased innovation.

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Humble Games Announces 'Restructuring of Operations' Amid Layoffs

Humble Games has announced plans to restructure amid what it is calling \"challenging economic times for indie publishing,\" with several former employees reporting that they've been...

Humble Games has announced plans to restructure amid what it is calling "challenging economic times for indie publishing," with several former employees reporting that they've been...

Humble Games Announces 'Restructuring of Operations' Amid Layoffs

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