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[–] Donkter@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago

Every CEO sees the success of steam and thinks "well, how hard can it be to make a video game? I know how it works, just jangle some keys in front of them and the money will come rolling in!"

[–] Jeffool@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

Jobs are jobs, so it's a nice thought. But given their big investment and big cuts, one can't help but be cynical about a statement like this when given in the context of an interview on an earnings report. But hey, I guess let's try optimism. People need jobs.

[–] PotMetPetunias@mastodon.gamedev.place 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

@Jeffool I did not know I was waiting for that. Feels like AI. Maybe I am too old.

[–] Jeffool@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Wait, what part of it feels like AI?

@Jeffool The adding of unasked, unwanted functionality part.