Eidos Montreal founder says modern execs are driven more by spreadsheets than passion for games
Stephane D'Astous, founder of Eidos Montreal, believes modern game executives are driven more by financial spreadsheets than a genuine passion for games. He notes the shift from smaller, more personal decision-making to large, financially motivated corporate strategies, citing the increased influence of entities like Tencent and sovereign wealth funds. D'Astous feels this change has led to unrealistic expectations and a less creative development environment.
- Entities
- Game: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
- Company: Electronic Arts
- Company: Tencent
- Topic: Business
- Person: Stephane D'Astous
- Game: Quake 2
- Game: Grand Theft Auto 6
- Topic: Game Development
- Company: Square Enix
- Company: Eidos Montreal
- Topic: Industry Trends
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