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AI is shrinking video game development teams to one

AnnouncementProductJul 20, 2026

Emirhan Gül founded a solo game studio using Claude Code, reducing his team to two full-time employees. Turkey's mobile gaming sector, home to unicorns Peak and Dream Games, has seen new startups drop from nearly 200 in 2021 to 30 last year. AI tools have enabled solo developers like Gül to build games independently, while junior positions have declined and industry layoffs continue globally.

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