Epic CEO Tim Sweeney Blames AI for Video Game Industry's Worst Crash Since 1980s

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney told Edge the video game industry faces its worst crash since the 1980s. He cited the high cost of AAA game development and rising hardware demand from AI companies and data centers as the main pressures. Sweeney suggested building massive new factories to ease component shortages and help the sector recover. Eurogamer and other outlets reported on the interview, quoting his assessment of the current downturn.