so there's been a ton of drama going on in the gaming world lately, especially with the whole xbox layoffs situation. i mean, i'm not exactly surprised or anything, but it's still pretty sad to see so many talented devs losing their jobs. and it's not just the devs themselves who are affected - the entire gaming community is feeling the ripple effects.



one of the most interesting things to come out of this mess is a series of posts from andrew willis, a producer at id software. apparently, he's been pretty vocal about his dissatisfaction with the current state of the gaming industry, and he's not afraid to speak his mind. he thinks that the only way to fix the industry is for developer-owned studios to start rising up and taking control of their own destiny. and honestly, i kind of agree with him - it's time for a change.



willis also had some pretty harsh words for the big publishers and monopolies that dominate the industry. he thinks they're more interested in making a quick buck than in creating games that are actually meaningful and sustainable. and i have to say, i've felt that way for a while now - it seems like every new game that comes out is just a rehashing of the same old formula, with no real effort to innovate or push the boundaries. it's like they're just trying to milk the same old franchises for all they're worth, without actually caring about the games themselves.



one of the most striking things willis said was that we'll never get another wow or morrowind in the current climate. and you know what? i think he might be right. those games were truly iconic and groundbreaking, and they came out of a time when the industry was still relatively small and experimental. nowadays, it seems likeRead more: Full article on www.pcgamer.com

What do you think about this?