This is one of the few industries that consistently and continuously posts record profits while also firing everyone who put in the work to make the success possible.

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[–] mosiacmango@lemm.ee 113 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

Alanah is a great creator. She worked for IGN as a reporter for years, then at Funhaus as a host/editor, and finally broke into games writing, which was her goal for a long time. She also hosts an excellent cross discipline gaming podcast with gaming actors/musicians/devs talking about all things gaming.

Shes seen the industry from every angle. Its telling that her conclusion as a whole is "this is fucked."

[–] dojan@lemmy.world 92 points 1 year ago

I don't think you need that much insight to see that the whole institution is fucked.

Rampant "frat bro" culture
Frequent cases of sexual harrassment, and assault
Cases of suicide
Cases of burnout
Layoffs like clockwork
Often deliver rubbish products
Frequently employs consumer-hostile and manipulative tactics

What is even the point, really? Maybe I'm an outlier but I don't feel like the AAA gaming industry provides enough good to warrant all the crap they put their workers through, and the way the ~~sentient wallets~~ customers are treated.

[–] kromem@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

She's been great for a long time. One of the few people with public comments on the industry that has a really great intuitive grasp on the business side of it.