The Video Game Industry is in Crisis with Jason Schreier

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Oct 16, 2024

Jason Schreier, a Bloomberg reporter and author of "Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment," discusses the troubling state of the video game industry. Despite record profits, massive layoffs have caused instability driven by corporate mergers and pandemic-era over-hiring. Schreier explores the fallout from significant acquisitions like Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard, the cultural challenges within companies like Blizzard, and shifting gamer preferences. He also highlights the urgent need for better working conditions amidst growing demands for unionization.