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Fallout Dev: Games Industry Volatility Is Not New

Tim Cain, a developer known for his work on Fallout, believes the inherent volatility of the games industry is a persistent characteristic. He argues that the current instability is not a new phenomenon but rather a recurring aspect of an industry driven by constant technological and artistic evolution. Cain suggests that this dynamic nature of art and technology is the fundamental reason for the industry's ongoing unpredictability. AI

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Fallout Dev: Games Industry Volatility Is Not New

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    🎮 Fallout dev Tim Cain says the games industry's volatility is 'always gonna be around': 'What's happening now isn't novel, it isn't new' "Art and technology co

    🎮 Fallout dev Tim Cain says the games industry's volatility is 'always gonna be around': 'What's happening now isn't novel, it isn't new' "Art and technology constantly changing makes the whole industry unstable." 📰 Source: Latest from PC Gamer 🔗 Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/gam…