2024: The Year the Video Game Industry Hit Pause
In 2024, the video game industry faced unprecedented challenges, leading to widespread layoffs, studio closures, and a contentious anti-DEI backlash. With development costs rising and shifting consumer habits, even large studios backed by tech giants weren't immune. However, amidst this chaos, there was a silver lining: successful labor organizing, indie game triumphs, and initiatives like Innersloth's indie funding brought hope for a brighter future.
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