Why do Japanese studios suffer fewer layoffs? Because they have smaller teams and don't pay their execs $30m, says one expert — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-do-japanese-studios-suffer-fewer-layoffs-because-they-have-smaller-teams-and-don-t-pay-their-execs-30m-says-one-expeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Japanese Game Studios Maintain Higher Staff Retention Than Western Peershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-do-japanese-studios-suffer-fewer-layoffs-because-they-have-smaller-teams-and-don-t-pay-their-execs-30m-says-one-expehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-do-japanese-studios-suffer-fewer-layoffs-because-they-have-smaller-teams-and-don-t-pay-their-execs-30m-says-one-expe#u80159Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:15:36 +0000Japanese game studios report significantly lower layoff rates than international competitors, with one expert citing a 97 percent staff retention rate. These studios avoid mass cuts by maintaining smaller team sizes and avoiding high executive compensation packages, such as those reaching $30 million. While some layoffs are occurring within Japan, they receive less attention than global industry trends. This contrast highlights different operational philosophies regarding sustainability and cost management in game development.Why it mattersThe global gaming industry is currently experiencing w