We’re headed for a crash, and the junior positions are the first ones that CEOs think they can replace with AI (they can’t but that will take a few years to bite them in the ass)
Comment on Gen Z Is Cutting Back On Video Game Purchases
Tudsamfa@lemmy.world 5 days ago
Judging by the comments, reading the article seems to be a lost art. Here’s the image for y’all:
It’s very specifically about 18-24 year olds, compared to last year, with video games seeing the steepest decrease.
You can stop complaining about games being soulless, unless you want to claim that wasn’t a problem last year. Compared to last year, this age group has felt the need to cut back at everything more so than anyone else.
Bronzebeard@lemmy.zip 4 days ago
Ephera@lemmy.ml 4 days ago
To be fair, the kids are just a pretty good indicator of where this whole boat is headed. Someone who’s been adulting for a while probably has savings and is willing to burn some of those to keep doing the hobby they like, especially when they’re invested with hardware or friendships that exist through gaming.
bluesheep@sh.itjust.works 5 days ago
Almost like they have no money to spend after rent and food.