"Game Developers Face Growing Concerns Over Layoffs and Industry Control, GDC Survey Reveals"

GDC's State of the Game Industry report for 2023 reveals that one-third of video game developers have been impacted by layoffs, with quality assurance teams being the most affected. Concerns about future layoffs in 2024 are prevalent, attributed to factors like the aftermath of the global pandemic and economic uncertainty. On a positive note, many developers have implemented accessibility options in their projects, and support for unionization in the industry has grown. The report also highlights concerns and interest in Generative AI, with differing perspectives across different sectors of game development.