In this episode of Normal People Gaming, Michael and Duane dive into one of the most shocking stories in the industry: how the creators of Subnautica were fired from their own company after selling to Krafton. Along with many other similar stories! Is this just business—or is it a warning to every indie developer?
We also catch up on what we’ve been playing lately (like Clair Obscur), break down some surprising headlines, and talk about what keeps us excited about gaming even when the news gets grim.
🎮 Topics include:
The Subnautica dev drama
When selling your studio backfires
What we’ve been playing
Staying positive in a chaotic industry
👉 Hit play and let’s get into it.
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