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Former Eidos-Montréal manager says industry bosses are ‘much more Excel than passion-driven’ these days

By GFA Staff
3 min
Former Eidos-Montréal manager says industry bosses are ‘much more Excel than passion-driven’ these days

In a recent report published by Video Games Chronicle, it was revealed that Former Eidos-Montréal manager says industry bosses are ‘much more Excel than passion-driven’ these days. This development highlights a pivotal shift within the industry, particularly under the lens of Global / Industry gaming trends. As studios navigate this landscape, the repercussions of this news are likely to be felt across multiple developer circles.

A former Eidos-Montréal boss says today’s industry is more spreadsheet dragon than passion quest. The final boss is apparently called Scope Creep, and he owns a PowerPoint license. This context underscores the practical realities and structural adjustments that teams are currently facing. Experts suggest that these shifts reflect broader trends in development, design, and release strategy.

Useful industry reflection on consolidation, bloated budgets, investor pressure and why so many studios are having a bad time. Ultimately, this story serves as a critical indicator of where the industry is heading. Gamers and developers alike will want to watch how this unfolds in the coming months.

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Source: Video Games Chronicle - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/former-eidos-montreal-manager-says-industry-bosses-are-much-more-excel-than-passion-driven-these-days/

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