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Challenges and Shifts in the Video Game Industry
The chapter explores the complex challenges faced by the video game industry amidst high consumer engagement during the pandemic, leading to costly projects, layoffs, and studio closures. It discusses the impact of shifting spending habits towards outdoor experiences as people return to normalcy, affecting the industry's dynamics. The conversation also highlights the evolving business model from paying upfront for games to free-to-play models with in-game purchases, influenced by changing consumer attitudes and preferences.