"The Impact of Video Game Industry Layoffs on Developers and Players"

Layoffs in the video game industry have left many developers feeling insecure and unstable, with the cost of game development skyrocketing and companies making risky investments. The industry's culture seems fundamentally incompatible with job security, stability, and predictability, leading to a wake-up call for those working in game development. Despite analysts' expectations of layoffs slowing down in 2024 and business picking up in 2025, the industry remains a fundamentally unstable career for many developers.