Perhaps in the 90s where we still had some semblance of a social contract on taking care of your debts and your workers. In the 20's, that's all been torn down

Perhaps in the 90s where we still had some semblance of a social contract on taking care of your debts and your workers. In the 20's, that's all been torn down. Gifting isn't only commonplace but are being busted out at untold scales these days. There's no sense of community, networks are weaker than ever, and workers have less right than ever, so everyone's struggling. This is all doubly true for the games industry.