The game development industry is currently facing a wave of layoffs, with reports indicating that the developer behind Wyrdsong, Something Wicked, has been significantly impacted. In response to the industry's turmoil, Tarn Adams, the creator of Dwarf Fortress, has vocally criticized the executives responsible for these layoffs, labeling them as 'greedy, greedy people' and suggesting that their actions are indicative of a deeper 'stench of rot at the top of things'. Adams harshly stated, 'They can all eat s***, I think they're horrible.' This sentiment was echoed at the Game Developers Conference (GDC), where over 50 game developers gathered for a 'GDScream' event to express their frustration and despair over the state of the industry. The Independent Games Festival also addressed the issue, starting with a sobering message about the recent layoffs.
Over 50 game developers met today near the annual Game Developers Conference for a coordinated group scream to lament the state of the industry. https://t.co/UQ3mxYy2Vu https://t.co/P9qM5tY7Sz
Respect. Independent Games Festival starts with sober message on game industry layoffs https://t.co/u4hNbEQFAB via @GamesBeat
Game developers come together at GDC for a 'GDScream' to vent rage at the state of the industry: "It feels hard to be here and pretend like everything is fine." https://t.co/e5aPfZEdXR
Tarn Adams decries industry layoffs mandated by "horrible, greedy people" https://t.co/Trxhx3dEUO https://t.co/rpF4JUTp7g
Dwarf Fortress co-developer Tarn Adams harshly criticized the "greedy, greedy" executives responsible for massive layoffs: "They can all eat s***, I think they're horrible." Learn more: https://t.co/rBe9gXzzVJ #dwarfFortress #games #gamenews #videogames #layoffs https://t.co/CpsJgprm25
Tarn Adams lashes out at “greedy” execs behind mass layoffs: “There is this stench of rot at the top of things” https://t.co/2qoW4p9LYs #gamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev
Dwarf Fortress creator blasts execs behind brutal industry layoffs: 'They can all eat s***, I think they're horrible… greedy, greedy people'. https://t.co/6FvJJE8XXu
Wyrdsong developer Something Wicked reportedly impacted by layoffs https://t.co/Pqu64YQ2PW https://t.co/TpdOgUazsd