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EXCLUSIVE: 2026 is shaping up to become one of the most nefarious years for video game layoffs. I spent the last couple of months asking game music composers a very simple question: how are you holding up? nowplaying.cool/how-indie-ga...

nowplaying.coolHow Indie Game Composers Are Surviving the Layoff StormAs 2026 shapes up to be another record year for video game layoffs, composers find themselves on the front lines. Feeling the squeeze, they open up about how they keep their heads above water.

Peterline6

@nowplaying.cool

I'm glad to finally be able to publish this piece that's been months in the making. Truly grateful to all the VGM people who kindly answered my questions. Your resilience and passion are inspiring 💜 (Many thanks to @similicuir.bsky.social for this gorgeous custom artwork!)

Peterline6

@nowplaying.cool

Special thanks to @alphachromeyayo.com @cabreracomposer.bsky.social @nicoggn.bsky.social @ginaloughlin.bsky.social @romain-raynal.bsky.social @thomasbrunet.fr @mioune.music @voladefault.bsky.social and to all those who wished to stay anonymous.

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