"2023's Top Video Games: Controversies, Indies, and Best PC Picks Ranked"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Polygon
The gaming industry in 2023 faced several controversies, including the backlash against "Hogwarts Legacy" due to J.K. Rowling's views, discomfort over "Unrecord's" realistic graphics resembling police bodycam footage, the revival of "Six Days in Fallujah" sparking debate over its portrayal of war, Unity's unpopular new pricing model, and The Game Awards' insensitivity towards winners and political issues. Additionally, the hyped game "The Day Before" flopped, leading to its developer's closure and the game's removal from Steam. AI's rise in game development sparked concerns over job security, and the industry experienced significant layoffs despite a boom in gaming, highlighting the precarious nature of the sector and the potential need for unionization to protect workers.