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Things are heating up this week as more rumors about the titles that could be announced over the next week start to circulate. There are several showcases to look forward to, with some of gaming's biggest names appearing. ??

This week also saw more big news for Microsoft, with reports that the company may withdraw Activision Blizzard's operations from the UK if the CMA's decision to block its acquisition isn't reversed. They were fined $20 million (USD) for violating child privacy laws, too.

It's been a busy seven days, so let's keep things moving by jumping into some hot jobs!

Here are the top 10 most popular vacancies on the platform this week:

https://hitmarker.net/jobs/1v1me-customer-support-associate-2128147

Don't forget, we post new jobs every weekday, and 100+ roles have popped up over the last week. Feel free to check them out here. ??

?? Every major gaming showcase in June: a full schedule

• June is one of the busiest months for gaming, with many publishers and developers participating in or hosting their own events to showcase new and upcoming titles. We've compiled a list of the showcases to keep an eye out for over the next week, along with a brief description of what to expect at each of them and where to watch.
• What many people view as the main event, Summer Game Fest, will take place on June 8 at 12 p.m. PDT, and a few major announcements are expected there.
• On June 11 at 10 a.m. PDT, Xbox will also hold its games showcase, which will be immediately followed by an in-depth look at Bethesda's latest RPG, Starfield. Following the showcase, it will hold another event on June 13 to reveal more information about the previous announcements.?

Other news ???

Aside from Microsoft potentially changing how Activision operates in the UK and being fined millions of dollars, Blizzard's new release, Diablo IV, has been a huge success, with two expansions already in development.

Square Enix's Final Fantasy franchise is also generating buzz. As the release of Final Fantasy XVI approaches, rumors of a remake of Final Fantasy IX have been confirmed as "real" by reputable insiders.

?? Microsoft could “withdraw” Activision from the UK to bypass the CMA’s ruling

?? ♂? Final Fantasy IX remake is “real” according to insider

?? Microsoft fined $20 million by the FTC after illegally collecting children’s personal info

?? Diablo IV’s DLCs are already in the works

You can find the rest of the articles we've published over the past week here.

We're switching gears this week, with a look at which gaming companies are currently hiring the most on Hitmarker. This data comes courtesy of our beautiful new company directory page:

We all know it's been a year of layoffs, layoffs, and more layoffs. And, with the advent and acceleration of publicly-available AI services, this depressing pattern is unlikely to be broken anytime soon. ??

Most major gaming studios and companies are still hiring, though, with all of the very biggest names still incredibly active in terms of looking for awesome new talent. Ubisoft leads the way with 371 live vacancies as of June 8, 2023, followed by EA (172), Riot (169), Rockstar (156), and Blizzard (147), which are all clustered pretty closely together.

It's notable that Unity and Twitch are nowhere to be seen here, though. Unity was our #1 hiring company in 2022 with 1,928 vacancies in the calendar year, while Twitch was #6 with 653. Unity currently has just 38 listings open, while Twitch has just 16.

Our LinkedIn and Twitter pages are still full of the latest jobs, news, and industry advice. ???

Here are a couple of the best posts from our channels this week:

Due to a certain world event, remote working has become standard?in recent years and has remained a popular method of working for those who may struggle to get to a physical office or simply prefer to work from the comfort of their own home.

This week over here on LinkedIn, we've gathered up some of the best junior-level remote working jobs for people who enjoy the idea of walking just a meter or two to get to work in the morning.

These aren't the only junior-level remote jobs on Hitmarker, so be sure to check out the rest of them here!

And how about another advice thread to help you get hired?

Over on Twitter this week, we shared some of the most common resume and portfolio mistakes that employers have seen over the years, as well as how you can steer clear of them.

If you need a bit more guidance while looking for work, you should look at our Career Advice section, which you can find here.

The end ??

Thanks for reading, and we hope to see you again next week after some exciting game announcements! ??

Best wishes from us all,

Danny and the gang at Hitmarker