Independent developers are even more likely to close down. How many long-lasting independent studios can you name?
The fact of the matter is, the entire games business is an extremely risky and volatile one. A single flop can sink a well-established studio and great reception very much does not guarantee economic success.
Developers need to stop selling out. It ALWAYS ends in their closures.
Like Bungie is maybe the one exception I can think of where they bought themselves back…before stupidly selling out yet again.
Independent developers are even more likely to close down. How many long-lasting independent studios can you name?
The fact of the matter is, the entire games business is an extremely risky and volatile one. A single flop can sink a well-established studio and great reception very much does not guarantee economic success.