John and Brenda Romero
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⚡️ John and Brenda Romero warn the industry is in a CRISIS, they say it's even worse than 1983.
Romero Games lost funding in 2025: a summer pull left their shooter without support and the team shrank from 110 to 9. The AA segment is stuck between AAA giants and tiny indies, publishers now bet on blockbusters or micro‑budget titles, and cuts happen even after commercial wins. The studio avoids generative AI, moved to Unreal Engine 5, and is building a scaled‑down but still substantial co‑op shooter. John isn't quitting game dev, Brenda remains optimistic and even jokes about his ideal ending at the PC.😑
