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War E-Day layoffs

Layoffs at War E-Day. How should we read it?

Necessary reset 71%Unforgivable 29%

Verdict: Necessary reset wins, 71–29, from 341 headlines and posts.

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What fed the split

  1. Gears of War: E-Day studio reportedly fears post-launch layoffs and Microsoft withholding bonuses GamesRadar · neutral · 50
  2. After 'Crunching Hard' Through Their Final Months, Gears of War: E-Day Developers Are Reportedly Now Expecting Layoffs IGN · neutral · 25
  3. One of Gears of War E-Day’s collectibles is a letter from The Coalition thanking ‘those that are no longer with us’ VGC · neutral · 10
  4. As Xbox swings the axe, Gears of War: E-Day developers fear they'll be laid off straight after launch - and right before they'd be due their bonuses Eurogamer · neutral · 5
  5. Gears of War E-Day staff are reportedly worried they’ll be laid off after the game’s release and miss out on bonuses VGC · neutral · 2

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