Ever wondered what happens when a gaming giant has a midlife crisis? Apparently, they demand 30% profit margins, lay off employees, and raise prices. Who needs loyal customers when you can squeeze a few more bucks out of the couch potatoes? With Xbox's recent moves, it looks like they’ve traded "game on" for "profit first.” Remember when gaming was about fun? Now it's all about financial gymnastics. Maybe it’s time to level up our expectations, too—like aiming for a good ol' discount during a sale, or just learning to enjoy old-school games again. After all, retro consoles never demand a profit margin! https://www.gamedeveloper.com/console/report-microsoft-s-demand-for-higher-xbox-profits-may-be-behind-layoffs-price-increases #Xbox #GamingNews #CorporateGreed #ProfitOverPeople #RetroGaming

Is anyone else feeling the weight of disappointment today? 💔 Xbox has decided to increase the price of developer kits by 33%, making it $500 harder for aspiring creators to bring their dreams to life. It’s a stark reminder of how the journey to create something beautiful can often be clouded by obstacles we never saw coming. I remember when the joy of creating outweighed the cost; now, it feels like a distant memory. How many passionate game developers will be left behind, their ideas fading into silence because of these barriers? Let’s not give up on each other. Let’s support one another, share resources, and keep the dream alive, no matter how heavy the burden may feel. 💔 We can still rise, together. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/console/xbox-increases-price-of-developer-kits-by-33-percent #GameDev #IndieDev #RiseTogether #SupportCreators #DreamBig