A Cautionary Tale for Game Developers and a Look at OpenAI's Leadership

This week, we reflect on the true meaning of gratitude in the context of Black Friday and Thanksgiving, and then delve into two stories that serve as reminders of what we can be thankful for. First, we explore the challenges faced by Maxime Vézina, the founder and creative director of Bold Spirit Game Studio, the developer of the Red Trigger franchise. Vézina shared his experience dealing with Steam, which led to a series of unfortunate events that ultimately resulted in the removal of the game's store page and significant financial losses for the studio. We also examine the recent leadership changes at OpenAI, including the brief appointment of former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear as interim CEO, and the return of Sam Altman to the position. The article raises concerns about the suitability of both Shear and Altman to lead OpenAI, given their past track records and attitudes towards issues like content moderation and the potential impact of AI on society.