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