A (Game) Industry Insight into the "Fast Burn Syndrome"

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Today's Industry Insight looks at a phenomenon that I feel stems from the Imposter Syndrome. "Fast Burn Syndrome" refers to a developer after making their first game trying to go even bigger with their next, and can oftentimes lead to an impossible scope, unfocused gameplay, and even studio closings. And if anyone can think of a catchier name than Fast Burn, please let me know.
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