Only a few days ago Brenda and George Romero called the current state of the #gamesindustry to be even "crashier" than during the collapse of Atari in the 80s.

With yet more layoffs, at Epic, Pixelberry and Eidos among others, it is hard to disagree with them.

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/we-were-there-in-the-80s-for-the-crash-and-this-is-definitely-crashier-john-and-brenda-romero-reflect-on-the-industry-crisis

Fewer People Playing Fortnite Is Just One of Epic's Many Problems, Analysts Say

While the scope of layoffs has stunned employees, industry analysts have told IGN that cost-reduction within Epic Games was inevitable amid growing external pressures and costly industry battles.

Been quiet because what more is there to say of a hobby being constantly undercut by economics?

Each joy finds itself bittersweet as the creators so often find themselves thrown to the winds again & again.

https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/developer-of-cozy-tea-shop-adventure-wanderstop-is-shutting-down-its-a-particularly-tough-time-for-raising-game-funds/

#Gaming #Games #VideoGames #GamesIndustry #GamingThoughts

Soren Johnson on keeping his game studio, [Mohawk Games, developer of Old World], small: 'You get better games if you take longer to make games'

The Old World designer has a “giant list of games it’d be fun to make,” but Mohawk Games will move at its own pace.

Steam's new "golden age" is special because so many genres are popping off at once, indie expert says: "It's almost like the player base was drinking and their inhibitions lowered"

Friendslop is just the tip of the iceberg, and also a chunk of the iceberg

It's brutal out there: Deus Ex and Unreal composer says he's submitted 50 resumes and gotten one interview in the last year

AI’s impact on audio production has, of course, become a hot topic in the game music world.

It's brutal out there: Deus Ex and Unreal composer says he's submitted 50 resumes and gotten one interview in the last year

AI’s impact on audio production has, of course, become a hot topic in the game music world.

Looks like someone left in a hurry...

We’re thrilled to show off some of the incredible props from our latest community challenge already integrated into our game's environments!

Some models are already free to download here:
https://polyhaven.com/all/collection:%20project_lighthouse

Want to see your own work featured in-game? Enter the Challenge here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sKLwMzcis0

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