From California Post · · 1m 20s
IGN lays off longtime hosts and producers in latest media cuts
Gaming publisher IGN cut staff across multiple departments, losing veteran talent with years at the company.
In brief
Gaming publisher IGN cut staff across multiple departments, losing veteran talent with years at the company. Media layoffs continue to hit gaming and entertainment companies, with IGN losing longtime hosts and producers despite union protests. Originally reported by California Post.
IGN cuts staff across departments
Gaming publisher IGN laid off hosts, producers, editors and other staff. The IGN Creators Guild said it was blindsided by the cuts.
“Today was an awful day at IGN. We were blindsided by the layoff of four union members and many more people across the organization”
Union blasts successive layoffs
The union questioned how many cuts would occur before the company becomes unrecognizable. Core parts of IGN's operation continue to be stripped away.
“How many layoffs will occur before we no longer recognize the company we work for and the content that we make?”
Brian Altano loses job after 15 years
Altano was a video host, producer and podcaster at IGN since 2009. He was known for hosting the PlayStation podcast Beyond.
Seth Macy cut after 8 years
Macy served as Senior Social Commerce Producer and video host. He confirmed his departure on LinkedIn after being let go.
Total number of cuts unclear
Senior manager Bo Moore also lost his job. The company had already made cuts earlier this year affecting a small number of employees.
Part of broader media bloodbath
McClatchy laid off over 90 journalists nationwide last week. Some California newsrooms lost 40% of their staff, including The Modesto Bee and Fresno Bee.
What matters most
Media layoffs continue to hit gaming and entertainment companies, with IGN losing longtime hosts and producers despite union protests.
