It sounds like ALL MMO development has been shuttered (Including LOTR) – per the letter that went out. "We’ve also taken a critical look at the evolving dynamics of games industry and competitive landscape. While we’re proud of our successes…
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Business Insider: "One former Respawn employee said they're sure an AI bot reviewing and summarizing feedback from hundreds of play testers, which was part of their job was the part of reason they got laid off."
I know it’s a weird idea, so here’s a bit of context: I’ve been working as a game designer since 2018, but mid-year my whole department was hit by layoffs. Instead of going after a new position (and risking another…