Is The Video Game Industry Collapsing?

Factually! with Adam Conover by Headgum

Sep 2, 202601:39:14Comedy

The gaming industry's old model is falling apart. RAM costs are skyrocketing, making new consoles scarce and unaffordable. The industry is beset by layoffs and studio closures, and indie developers aren't doing much bett...

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