Part 4/10:
The human side of these layoffs is painfully evident. Bloggers and former employees took to social media to share their sentiments. Willa, a trans queer journalist who worked at Kotaku, expressed dismay having been laid off without even the chance for a farewell or to participate in the site’s customary year-end reflections. Her story underscores a broader sense of uncertainty among displaced staff members—especially those who contributed diverse perspectives to the gaming conversation.