After "incomprehensible" Xbox layoffs, id Software producer says worker-owned studios are "the only path…

id Software producer Andrew Willis criticized Microsoft's recent Xbox layoffs, calling them an "incomprehensible decision" and suggesting that worker-owned studios are the only viable path forward for the game industry. Willis, who was involved in id Software's unionization efforts, believes that large publishers have proven to be poor stewards of the industry and that value should be owned by those who create it.

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Xbox Layoffs Spark Independence for Studios, Industry Debate

Microsoft's recent widespread layoffs have resulted in Xbox granting independence to studios like Compulsion Games and Double Fine. This move is seen by some as a positive step for indie development, despite the devastating job losses. The situation has also fueled discussions about worker-owned studios as a more sustainable model for the industry.

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