Why Game Devs Should Never Sell Their Studios

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. 💬 Join the conversation in our Discord: ⁠ https://discord.gg/3AX5nfqutd⁠ 🎧 Listen ad-free on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/NormalPeopleGaming⁠