The number of layoffs in the games industry continues to grow. Hundreds of people from studios around the world lost their jobs last month.

Dan Pinchbeck, who co-founded The Chinese Room 15 years ago, has announced his departure from the studio. He is best known for creatively leading the UK team and working on games like Dear Esther and Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture.

Tencent’s deal to buy Sumo Group for $1.27 billion has come under scrutiny. The acquisition is now being investigated by the US national security probe.