Creator Behind Stop Killing Games Taking Break As Campaign Enters Next Stage
Briefly

The morning news highlights include new retro game music added to the Nintendo Music app and ongoing layoffs at IGN due to cost-cutting measures from parent company Ziff Davis. The Stop Killing Games campaign has transitioned into a waiting phase, as its EU petition is no longer accepting signatures. Activist Ross Scott plans to take a break while monitoring the situation, ensuring he will return if needed. The IGN Creator's Guild Union confirmed recent layoffs occurred despite the company's reported revenue growth, raising concerns among staff.
The campaign Stop Killing Games, aimed at preventing publishers from shutting down online access, has entered a waiting phase as its key petition stops accepting signatures.
IGN's recent layoffs, affecting eight more staff members, are part of a cost-cutting mandate from parent company Ziff Davis, despite revenue increases.
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