What Took IGN So Long?

IGN has announced a major round of layoffs, letting go of veteran hosts, editors, and key creative talent. The Side Scrollers crew reacts to the news, breaks down the statement from the IGN union, and discusses why legacy gaming media business models are struggling in today's creator landscape. Plus, we look at the reported dev layoffs following the flop of MindsEye and the wave of industry-wide cuts. 00:00 – Massive Layoffs Hit IGN (Brian Altano, Seth Macy, Max Scoville) 01:46 – The Reality of Legacy Gaming Media & High Production Costs 02:20 – Ex-IGN Creators Moving to Independent Channels (Destin Legary) 03:24 – The IGN Union Statement Breakdown 05:09 – Business vs. Corporate Loyalty: A Cold Hard Look 06:43 – How Modern Platforms Changed the Media Landscape 08:42 – MindsEye Flop & Developer Layoffs Discussion 09:53 – Guessing the MindsEye Steam Player Count 11:42 – Monday Morning Layoffs & Final Thoughts If you're a normal man, you've found a home for sanity. Side Scrollers Bits is home to the best (and stupidest) moments from the Side Scrollers Podcast - featuring gaming news, retro gaming, Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, PC gaming, movies, pop culture, internet culture, wrestling, interviews, debates, and the conversations everyone's talking about. ► Watch the full Side Scrollers Podcast for complete episodes & live shows on the main channel    / @sidescrollerspodcast   ► Subscribe for new Bits uploaded throughout the week.