I agree, I think the initial recession which was pretty much global was just the prelude. In the UK Conservatives are placing "austerity measures" basically pay more tax, get less pay or pay frozen (which amounts to a pay cut with inflation the way it is). It is an absolute nightmare. Mainly because Gov'ts bailed the banks out.

I think every business which relies on expendable income is taking the hit. I had commissions for my art last year which meant I could spend a bit more on content, but no one really wants 3D Imagery when they have a mortgage to make sure they pay and food to put on the table. I'm not complaining though because we are in the same boat.

Content buyers I should imagine are all thinking the same way, "Do I really need another short skirt/character morph/fantasy outfit which has big choppy choppy swords?" I know I am always thinking can I make do with what I've got?

It's really tough, and I think it may well get worse before it gets better any time soon.

Wow, doom and gloom merchant there! Sorry everyone!