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Tim Schafer: Game Industry Economics Broken by Greed, Four-Year Downturn Unexplained

Schafer attributes layoffs to greed, compares AAA and indie risks

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Schafer said he assumes 'someone is being greedy somewhere' but hopes the cycle bounces back. He noted AAA studios are more volatile and stressful, with developers laid off after shipping games, while indie developers risk running out of money. Both sectors attract people driven by passion rather than stability.

Schafer attributes layoffs to greed, compares AAA and indie risks
insider-gaming.com

“I just assume it's, like, someone is being greedy somewhere. But I hope it is a cycle, and I hope it bounces back.”

Tim Schafer

Tim SchaferTim Schafer Double Fine founderXbox Publisher and console maker

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What was reported 2 claims about this development

  1. 2 outlets Double Fine's Tim Schafer on Games Industry Job Losses: "Someone is Being Greedy Somewhere"

    first by Insider Gaming, 8h ago · also Video Games Chronicle

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  2. 1 outlet Double Fine Founder Tim Schafer Questions Economics of the Game Industry Amid Mass Layoffs and Studio Closures

    first by IGN, 4h ago

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