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505 Games' parent company lays off 30% of its workforce, says gamers really only want sequels so that's what it's going to make (www.pcgamer.com)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Digital Bros joins the chorus of game companies putting people out of work in the name of "operational efficiency."

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[–] [email protected] -2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

A quick 5 minute search shows me that this is true. Lots of articles and lists out there. And the only games I could see that weren't sequels or remakes, are Starfield and Harry Potter.

This isn't a new development either. Pong had a sequel.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Elden Ring. Cyberpunk. Outer Wilds. HiFi Rush. Stray. Midnight Suns (licensed like Potter but original).

Not saying a lot. But far from none. And alongside Starfield and Horizon Forbidden West (second game in an original series) it’s hardly no original titles.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

Not arguing. Just stating my experience.