• ZOSTED@sh.itjust.works
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      “Scrappiest Studio Award” to the team who shipped a decent game after 70% of their team was laid off. What an inspiration, just look at the adorable bags under their hunted eyes. Go crash and burn somewhere, guys. We’ll put out a call for contracts when we need you again

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    Isn’t the video game industry booming? What’s up with the layoffs? Is this the work of ChatGPT?

    Edit: typo

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      Unreasonable expectations: every game must be the next cod or Fortnite otherwise it’s a failure

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        Also gamers dont help. “This game wasnt exactly what I wanted and had a few minor day 1 bugs they patched within a week… utter trash”

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        How else are you going to support the salaries of so many useless hangers-on who don’t actually contribute to the product!