Japanese Game Developer Says $1.26 Million in Unpaid Fees Forced It to Lay Off 70 Employees
A Japanese game developer says nearly ¥200 million ($1.26 million) in unpaid development fees pushed the company into financial ruin, ultimately forcing it to lay off 70 full-time employees.
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