Hades 2's early access release is a resounding success in so many regards, and further proof that Supergiant games is the best of the best when it comes to indie dev studios.
But the release comes in the shadow of mass layoffs and studio closures in the industry.
Can the games industry take a leaf out of Supergiant's book in the way companies are run? probably not...

articles:
The Secret To The Success Of Bastion, Pyre, And Hades: No Forced Crunch, Yes Forced Vacations - Nathan Grayson - Kotaku:
https://kotaku.com/the-secret-to-the-...

Mikami Reveals New Studio Plans, 3D Ambitions - Leigh Alexander - Game Developer:
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-pl...

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00:00-01:24 - intro + Hades 2 "review"
01:24-03:47 - Supergiant games
03:47-06:37 - Closure of Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks
06:37-08:26 - Closure of Roll7 and Intercept Games
08:26-10:18 - Xbox live arcade
10:18-11:51 - Outro