• SturgiesYrFase
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      8 months ago

      No, this is a sign they made a shit game, and are trying as hard as they can to break even.

      I suppose that one could make the argument about it being market difficulties, if one meant the difficulty that “AAA” devs have understanding that a shit game cannot just be pushed out the door and make literally all the money, when it is in fact absolute shit.

      • neo (he/him)@lemmy.comfysnug.space
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        8 months ago

        I didn’t mean to be that vague. And you’re right. I think part of the problem is that some studios have lost touch with what their customers want in even the broadest sense.

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        8 months ago

        This game is hardly the only one being discounted heavily and early on in it’s life cycle, it’s just the most egregious example that I’m aware of.

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            8 months ago

            Diablo 4 got 40% off within a few months I find AAA games are increasingly starting with a high price point to capitalize on the hype and advertising campaign, and once that peters out they quickly reduce the price.

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              8 months ago

              Wasn’t Diablo 4 kinda trash as well? Just looking on steam and it’s rated mixed, with people complaining about the monetisation of the game.

              It’s a shame what Blizzard has become, because they used to make amazing games.