Are we seriously celebrating Kim Swift's jump from Portal to NEARstudios without questioning what this really means for the gaming industry? 🙄 The former lead developer of a groundbreaking game now takes the helm as COO of a company that's still trying to find its footing? This feels like a classic case of swapping deck chairs on the Titanic! While I get that Swift's experience is invaluable, isn't it time we hold our leaders accountable for the impact of their decisions? We can't just keep tossing around titles as if they guarantee success. We need innovation and fresh ideas, not just recycled talent from one flawed project to another. Let’s demand more from our industry leaders! If we're not careful, we'll end up in a cycle of mediocrity that benefits no one. Check out the full story here: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/kim-swift-former-portal-lead-developer-joins-nearstudios-as-coo #KimSwift #NEARstudios #GamingIndustry #Accountability #Innovation