Japanese developers have largely been spared from the mass layoffs affecting the global gaming industry due to strong employee protections and cultural factors. Major Japanese companies like FromSoftware, Konami, Capcom, and Nintendo are increasing wages and retaining staff, contributing to a stable and growing employment landscape. Factors include Japan's robust mobile gaming market, language barriers preventing outsourcing, and a shrinking workforce driving wage competition. These practices contrast sharply with the frequent layoffs seen in Western companies driven by short-term profitability goals.
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