Layoff watch: Supermassive, Ninja Theory, The Coalition, Warhorse warning

Supermassive has laid off more than 70 staff after Directive 8020, Ninja Theory is heading toward closure after two failed divestment attempts, and The Coalition staff fear cuts before Metacritic bonuses pay out. Warhorse co-founder Martin Klima predicted studios will shift development to cheaper regions.

• Supermassive cut over 70 people: developers, artists, producers and QA
• Ninja Theory moves toward closure after two failed sale attempts
• The Coalition staff fear layoffs before Metacritic bonuses pay out in late October
• Warhorse's Klima predicts a shift to Central/Eastern Europe, China and India