"Game Developer Survey Reveals Concerns Over Layoffs and AI Integration"
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A GDC survey reveals that one-third of game developers were impacted by layoffs in 2023, with 22% of QA workers reporting being laid off. The survey also highlights increased interest in unionization and concerns about the use of generative AI, with 49% of developers using it in some capacity. Additionally, interest in blockchain technology is declining, while excitement builds around the potential Nintendo Switch 2, as 8% of developers are currently working on games for a "Nintendo Switch successor."
Topics:technology#game-developers#gaming-industry#gdc-survey#generative-ai#layoffs#nintendo-switch-2
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