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  "textContent": "The fallout from the troubled launch of Highguard has escalated rapidly, with layoffs now confirmed at developer Wildlight Entertainment — just two weeks after the free-to-play shooter’s debut. The studio released an official social media statement acknowledging that staff cuts have already taken place following mounting reports from devs that large portions of the team […]\n\nThe post Highguard Layoffs Follow Player Collapse As Wildlight Entertainment Cuts Staff 2 Weeks After Launch appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.",
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