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This article discusses various topics in the gaming world, including a writer's experience in the game 'Big Walk,' an argument for remakes to treat source material creatively, and predictions for the future of the game industry in light of potential crashes. It also touches on Hidetaka Miyazaki's design choices in FromSoftware games and includes a tribute to Dolly Parton.
'The industry's in a really horrible place,' Brenda Romero says: 'We were there in the '80s for the crash, and this is definitely crashier'
Brenda and John Romero, industry veterans who experienced the 1980s game industry crash, state that the current situation is even worse, with widespread layoffs affecting many. They express uncertainty about the future, noting the industry's struggles despite successes like Battlefield 6 and the ongoing debate around generative AI adoption.