Would have loved for this to just be about my love of 3d software, and even more hyper-specific facets of that. However, I was acquired by autodobe in 2022, and unfortunately they make me pay every time I use a computer. Or eat. Or sleep. Or interact with my friends and family. So, I did what I could with the time I could afford. :)

Thanks to Million for voicing 'B. Russell'!
gamejolt.com/@MillionInteractive

Here's the full list of links and credits -
github.com/endvertex/for-profit-software-video-lin…

And the specific link to Junya's talk since I said I'd link that in the video -
'GuiltyGearXrd's Art Style : The X Factor Between 2D and 3D' 2014 GDC talk by Junya Motomura.
   • GuiltyGearXrd's Art Style : The X Fac...  

Sorry for the bad audio in some places. I'm working on a better setup. Hope it isn't too distracting!

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
05:38 - XSI
14:37 - Flash
30:13 - ZBrush
42:26 - Substance
51:30 - Modern Software Development Sucks for Everyone
1:00:59 - How to Protect Ourselves from Predatory Software Practices
1:06:22 - Conclusion
1:10:33 - Credits