So I have a simple question, is the video game publicity over-saturated? I'm not simply talking about the ads we all see on bilboards or television, it's everything. All of the supporting structures, news websites and podcast behemoths that exist out there. It would seem that most folks stick a few choice sources for their video game talk and never deviate much from the path.
If one were so inclined, would you even dare try to start something new in the video games space without a niche? Or even try to start something if you did have a niche?
I don't have much new to say in this vein, but this guy's experience with breaking the Team Bondi story is a pretty good read. It does me well to know that there are at least some folks who actually care about the integrity of their work.
If a may go on a quick rant here, Renegade Ops for Steam has been looming and delayed three times now. The new release date is October 26th, we’ll see how that works. I realize the PC isn’t as high of a priority as the rest of the gaming market, but honestly, no communication? No twitter post or blog? It’s almost like Sega is trolling us. This needs to get here, I need to blow crap up with people without the threat of arrest. Okay, rant over.
The multiplayer in ME3 has had a seemingly polarizing effect, even though very little is actually known about it. The general concern seems to be that Bioware is losing focus from a story-focused game, whether it be resources or otherwise. By the way, regardless of what you think about any of this, this is the same strategy that has made Mass Effect the franchise that it is today. Given that, I definitely understand the concern. Also, Bioware's announcement seemed somewhat apologetic, as though they new people would be concerned. "Here's this great new thing, but don't worry, it won't effect the quality of the great old thing." Not exactly inspiring or confident, but whatever.
I sincerely doubt that Bioware actively decide to divert anything that would make ME3 anything less than awesome. At this point, who is to say that this decision has had a detrimental effect on anything? My only real wish here is that gamers, as a culture, would exercise a little more maturity and actually reserve judgement until they receive a final product.
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