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GameOver #7: '24 Layoffs!, "Too many games," New Halo, Epic #1 on Console, State of UGC, AI, China, Steam Breaks Records

GameMakers

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The Normalization of Layoffs and the Crowded Gaming Market

In this chapter, they discuss the normalization of layoffs in the gaming industry and the steady growth of mobile games. They then move on to talk about an article from gamesindustry.biz, where NACON executives explain that there are too many games on the market, making it difficult for games to gain traction and exposure. They also discuss the importance of serving niche audiences and the concern over escalating budgets and player expectations for production value.

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