Game Industry Facing 'Burnout Epidemic,' Says Veteran Dev Josh Sawyer
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Veteran game developer Josh Sawyer says burnout has replaced crunch as the top hazard in the industry. He suffered burnout himself and says "it's no joke."
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Sawyer believes managers are setting up teams to fail, grinding up developers as collateral damage.
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He says managers acknowledge causing burnout circumstances but won't change them. Devs must support each other and apply pressure for change.
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Other games industry issues include widespread layoffs recently across numerous major studios.
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FPS legend John Romero says he's never seen anything like the current landscape of the game industry.