Live-service treadmill: why the gaming industry is rethinking endless updates
TL;DR
The Verge argues that live-service games, while highly lucrative, are a volatile and costly model prone to rapid cancellations, layoffs, and publisher pullbacks; Fortnite remains the standout success, while others struggle to gain lasting momentum as publishers rethink the approach.
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