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'This is the bit where the comet hits the earth and the dinosaurs die:' Tim Sweeney revisits scathing 26-year-old eulogy for beloved studio Looking Glass
Sweeney's assessment of the games industry in the 2000s hits close to home today, but I still hold out hope that the future can be better.
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On May 24, 2000 Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney issued a public statement about the shutdown of Looking Glass Studios, the PC developer credited with pioneering the immersive‑sim genre. The remark was later reposted by the Twitter account Sinnoware, which focuses on immersive‑sim fans, prompting Sweeney to respond again. He reflected that his 2000 assessment of the games industry still feels relevant today, while expressing optimism that the future can improve.
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