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TWIG #294 Bungie Fires, Supercell Hires and Roblox Grows

Deconstructor of Fun

CHAPTER

Game Development Challenges and Industry Shifts

This chapter explores the hurdles facing Bungie amid financial pressures and Microsoft's acquisition interest, emphasizing issues like burnout and cost disparities in game development. It also examines recent layoffs in the industry, specifically at Jam City, and the closure of smaller studios, reflecting the changing landscape of the gaming market.

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