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

Composer Alexander Brandon, known for his work on Deus Ex and Unreal, has experienced significant difficulty finding employment in the game industry, submitting 50 resumes with only one interview. Brandon also co-hosted a Game Developers Conference roundtable discussing the impact of AI on game audio production, highlighting concerns about job displacement and the ethical implications of AI in development.

▸ entities in this article

PART OF A STORY

by feed.gg

6 articles · 3 sources 9 days ago

Gaming Industry Faces Widespread Layoffs Amidst Financial Woes

The gaming industry is experiencing a significant downturn with mass layoffs and studio closures affecting major companies like Microsoft and Sony. Experts attribute these cuts to over-investment during the pandemic and hidden financial failures, leading to a grim outlook. This instability is causing many developers to consider leaving the industry, threatening future talent pools.

COMPANY Microsoft

Sources covering this · 3

Show 3 additional articles