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This is a special edition of Concise Game Reviews. I'll be discussing the underlying reason why the last two years have seen a plethora of games industry layoffs, studio closures, and project cutback.

[Business Contact: joethreezero(at)gameoverthirty.com]

Intro music credit: Music by Quinn Bonds from Pixabay

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[Business Contact: joethreezero(at)gameoverthirty.com]

Intro music credit: Music by Quinn Bonds from Pixabay