Being an old school web-based sports sim dev in the era of vibe coded games

A web-based sports simulation developer reflects on how AI has disrupted the economics that protected his niche game, Basketball GM, from competition. He explains that for years, no competitor could justify the time and cost investment needed to challenge his free, feature-rich game, but AI now makes it feasible for hobbyists and small teams to rapidly develop rival products. The developer acknowledges that while some AI hype is overblown, the technology represents a genuine threat to his previously secure market position, unlike past tech disruptions.