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Industry vets behind Dishonored, Ultima Online, Her Story and more agree the games industry crisis goes beyond games: 'Ultimately, to fix what’s broken in the videogame industry, we might have to fix reality'
Industry veterans agree the current videogame industry crisis extends beyond games themselves, attributing it to larger systemic issues and 'greedy, rapacious forces.' Developers like Harvey Smith and Sam Barlow suggest that fixing the industry requires addressing fundamental societal and economic problems, as current financial models are not designed to nurture art.
"We were there in the 80s for the crash, and this is definitely crashier." John and Brenda Romero reflect on the industry crisis
John and Brenda Romero reflect on the current state of the video game industry, likening it to the 1983 crash and describing it as "definitely crashier." Romero Games faced significant downsizing due to a funding pull, leading to a dramatic reduction in staff. Despite these challenges and industry-wide layoffs, the Romeros remain committed to developing their new game and express passion for creating games.
