If you've ever enjoyed playing a video game, you might be surprised to learn about the intense business pressures shaping its development. We'll explore how revenue goals can lead to tough decisions, even for beloved game directors like Jeff Kaplan.
Gaming industry veteran Jeff Kaplan recently shared why he left Blizzard Entertainment in 2021, sparking renewed discussion about developer well-being.
Kaplan, known as the former director of Overwatch, revealed in a recent interview that increasing pressure to meet aggressive revenue targets and the threat of significant layoffs played a major role in his departure from the company.