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Ex Sony boss' advice to laid-off game developers: 'Go to the beach for a year or drive an Uber'
The gaming industry has witnessed substantial downsizing in 2023, with over 20,000 workers laid off, including 900 employees from Sony’s PlayStation division as part of restructuring. Companies like Microsoft and Unity have also announced cuts, totalling nearly 4,000 positions this year.
Speaking on the My Perfect Console podcast, Deering recommended that those facing job uncertainty in the gaming sector take a year off, find affordable living options, and perhaps even work as Uber drivers until the industry recovers. In light of these layoffs, Sony’s then-CEO Jim Ryan described the cost-cutting measures as necessary to “streamline resources,” while Unity executives echoed a similar sentiment, stating the need to “focus on core business.” Deering downplayed accusations that these layoffs were motivated by corporate greed, explaining that it is common for companies to expand cautiously due to cyclical market forces.
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