"This is the toughest downturn we've witnessed since the 1980s," says Tim Sweeney
In the most recent edition of Edge magazine, Epic Games founder and chief executive Tim Sweeney warned that the video‑game sector is experiencing its most severe contraction since the market collapse of the 1980s. The feature, issue 428, pairs Sweeney’s stark assessment with a round‑table of nine seasoned observers, coordinated by contributing editor Alex Spencer, who explore the phenomenon dubbe…
Sept. 3, 2026, 7:29 a.m.
