Humble Games has reportedly laid off all 36 of its staff. Former employees posted about the layoffs on social media. Humble Games is owned by media conglomerate Ziff Davis, which counts IGN, Eurogamer and GamesIndustry.biz among its gaming portfolio. Humble Games confirmed in a LinkedIn post that there had been a "restructure" at the company, but did not reveal the number of jobs lost. A PR rep for Humble Games also confirmed to Engadget that the company would not be shutting its doors as a result of today's restructuring. He added that both ongoing and upcoming projects would continue to be supported and published by the studio. The layoffs at Humble Bundle are the latest in a sweep across the gaming business. Last year saw a shocking number of cuts across studios of all sizes, and the trend has sadly continued into 2024. "The games industry is volatile, it's been inundated by people who only want exponential growth at the expense of making great games with great teams," Emilee Kieffer, a former lead quality assurance analyst with Humble Games, wrote on LinkedIn following the layoffs. Well friends, me and the entirety of Humble Games was laid off this morningIf you need senior/lead QA at your game studio HI HELLO I DON'T HAVE A JOB ANYMOOOORE! pic.twitter.com/giAPAiTDsx— 🎃Emil-EEK!🎃 (@Emilee3D) July 23, 2024 The indie publisher helped bring almost 50 video games to market, including notable hits such as Slay the Spire, Unpacking, Wandersong and Coral Island. Humble... Continue reading at 'Engadget'
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Indie publisher Lume Books will publish the latest psychological thriller from Jane Holland, Someone to Care. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-27 09:26:34 UTC ]
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It came as no surprise that I caught the dreaded Covid-19. I spend an inordinate amount of time on the road with international and domestic authors, long hours in various media centres, and travel by London transport. We also live in a coronavirus hotspot, with multiple cases on my street... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-05 16:37:36 UTC ]
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There’s been a rapid rise in submissions from would-be authors since the coronavirus outbreak. If you’re dusting off your manuscript, here are some things to keep in mindIf you’re one of those people who always said they would write a novel if only they had the time: this is your moment. As more... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2020-03-26 16:00:31 UTC ]
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Birmingham-based indie publisher The Emma Press is hosting a virtual book launch to mark the publication of Call and Response by Rachel Spence. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-26 15:11:54 UTC ]
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Book Reviews Apala Bhowmick The Aunt Who Wouldn’t Die (John Murray, 2019), by Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay, translated from the original Bangla by Arunava Sinha, is a fast-paced thriller about the rescue mission around the flagging finances of an... Continue reading at World Literature Today
[ World Literature Today | 2020-03-10 15:47:11 UTC ]
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Indie publisher Saraband has signed mental health author Iain Maitland for a thriller about unsolved murders of LGBTQ+ victims. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-16 23:47:51 UTC ]
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The indie publisher, which was designed to reflect the diversity of its Los Angeles hometown, celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-15 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie publisher Vertebrate is sending out free copies of Lily Dyu’s Fantastic Female Adventurers to schools. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-30 13:16:08 UTC ]
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Editor of The Bookseller Philip Jones will interview former indie publisher turned audiobook pioneer Mark Pearson at the Frankfurt Book Fair, ahead of the announcement of the shortlists for this year’s FutureBook Awards. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-16 14:44:34 UTC ]
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Indie publisher Saraband will publish Helen Moat’s memoir covering her 2000-mile cycle journey across Europe, in April 2020. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-16 00:50:09 UTC ]
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Indie publisher Vertebrate has picked up its first swimming guide, covering the Lake District, from wild swimming guru Suzanna Cruikshank. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-16 09:25:49 UTC ]
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Indie publisher The History Press has scooped a book on the forgotten female gangsters from the last four centuries found in the archives of Holloway Prison. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-16 07:58:19 UTC ]
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German indie publisher Voland & Quist Verlag is launching an English language imprint, V&Q Books, for distribution in the UK and Ireland. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-03 06:40:03 UTC ]
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Debut author Sarah J. Sover talks about finding the perfect home for her comedic fantasy novel Double-Crossing the Bridge with the indie publisher The Parliament House. The post Breaking In: Fantasy author Sarah J. Sover on Finding Home at a Small Press by Cassandra Lipp appeared first on... Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2019-08-15 14:00:43 UTC ]
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Indie publisher Mensch will publish William Waldegrave's analysis of post-Brexit referendum Britain next month. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-13 09:41:25 UTC ]
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BHP Comics has signed with Curtis Brown for the agency to represent the indie publisher's film and TV rights. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-13 01:17:45 UTC ]
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The London Library has joined forces with indie publisher Jacaranda for its #Twentyin2020 project, celebrating black British writers. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-22 11:44:25 UTC ]
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Foyles bookshop has joined forces with indie publisher Jacaranda for its Twenty in 2020 initiative, celebrating black British writers. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-17 20:34:16 UTC ]
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Scholastic's Eishar Brar will join indie publisher Knights Of in the newly created role of editorial director next month. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-16 13:37:24 UTC ]
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Indie publisher Comma Press and the University of Central Lancashire have teamed up with the Northern Short Story Festival for the next Dinesh Allirajah Prize for Short Fiction. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-15 08:57:23 UTC ]
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