if Nintendo or Sony were doing the same levels of layoffs
But they’re not. Well, Sony did layoff 900 people last year and took deserved flak for it. But you’re right, it’s not even close to the level of Microsoft the last 2 years.
“If we reduce the number of employees for better short-term financial results, employee morale will decrease. I sincerely doubt employees who fear that they may be laid off will be able to develop software titles that could impress people around the world.”
But they’re not. Well, Sony did layoff 900 people last year and took deserved flak for it. But you’re right, it’s not even close to the level of Microsoft the last 2 years.
https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-announces-significant-playstation-layoffs-affecting-900-staff-london-studio-to-close
https://www.wionews.com/technology/microsofts-xbox-division-set-for-layoffs-amid-major-restructuring-plans-1750931957018
As for Nintendo,
https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/nintendo-ceos-refusal-to-lay-off-staff-goes-viral-following-industry-wide-cuts-3577675