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AAA Developers Say Going Indie Is Less Risky

Original: "It's less risky to be the masters of our own fate" – The AAA Developers Going Indie https://www. gamesindustry.biz/its-

GamesIndustry.biz reports on veteran AAA developers leaving major studios to found independent teams, with one saying 'It's less risky to be the masters of our own fate.' The piece reflects a growing trend of experienced developers opting for independence amid layoffs and studio closures across the games industry, arguing self-direction now carries less risk than staying in big-budget development.

Why now: Ongoing mass layoffs and studio closures in the games industry are pushing experienced developers toward independence.

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