Episode 114: Krafton Accused of Withholding $250 Million from Devs?! Ubisoft Announces MORE Layoffs in 2025

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Krafton is under fire after reports claim the publisher is withholding $250 million in developer payments. At the same time, Ubisoft has announced yet another round of layoffs in 2025, raising serious questions about the stability of AAA game studios.

In Episode 114 of the DMG Gaming Podcast, Grant and Ed go deep into both of these breaking stories — with their usual blend of unfiltered analysis, gamer perspective, and retro-flavored insight.

🎮 Topics Covered:

• The truth behind Krafton's alleged $250M developer fund scandal
• Ubisoft’s ongoing 2025 layoffs and what it means for the future of AAA gaming
• How indie developers are caught in the crossfire
• What’s really going on inside the modern gaming industry

If you're tired of PR-spin and want the raw, real story behind gaming news, this episode is for you. We call out the problems, defend the devs, and never hold back.

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