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[–] winterstillness@beehaw.org 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If releasing broken games wasn't profitable, then it wouldn't happen. The vast majority of people don't read reviews or keep up with scummy industry practices etc.

A cousin of mine bought sonic boom on release and was super happy with it. They never finished it or were aware of the controversy whatsoever.

[–] Honkinwaffles@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Fair enough I guess. Still just... Frustrated.

[–] winterstillness@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

Absolutely. Companies/publishers/etc. are rewarded for putting out the bare minimum because they can still get a "the most profitable game we've released". At a certain point the "brand" essentially becomes a money printer.