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Gaming Industry Struggles 2024
- The weight on game developers shoulders grows heavier as studios now commonly spend over $100 million on a single project.
- Less room for creative risks means publishers tend to play it safe with familiar sequels or genres proven to sell.
- Declining gaming revenue is hitting big publishers due to fewer preorders of full-priced blockbusters and a rising tendency to wait for sales.
- Subscription services offering a whole library of games for a flat monthly fee are gaining ground and can help keep the industry afloat
- The increasing use of AI in game development raises ethical concerns about churning out games that feel hollow, missing the warm spark of human creativity.
- Regional gaming restrictions force developers to tweak or even rebuild their games to comply with local rules in place like China where publishers are scrambling to meet strict standards.
- Many analysts expect a rebound in gaming industry growth projections with new console releases and fresh markets in places like Southeast Asia.
- To overcome these struggles companies must find smarter ways to release titles, embrace technologies like AR and VR, and treat workers better.
- Gamers aren't just consumers — they're communities of fans, critics, storytellers, and creators who have a voice in shaping the industry's future.
- The best chapters in gaming's story might still be ahead, waiting for everyone to help write them.
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