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[CronoDragoon]

2014 was a wonderful year for RPGs, lots of indie games coming out. Unfortunately the developers of Shadowrun are concentrating on another genre now (likely because Shadowrun didn't sell well) and Wasteland 2 only made 1.5 mil in their first 4 days (I say "only" because I have a funny feeling this included the 9 months it was on early access. The statement of how many copies Divinity:OS sold certainly did.) This makes me worry
 
Ironically enough, one of the reasons Divinity:OS sold so well is because of the pretty graphics.....

I've got good news.

 

The studio was originally looking for $100,000 to complete the game, but as of this writing has received more than quadruple that amount — and the campaign just kicked off on Tuesday.

[Dreamer]

2014 was a wonderful year for RPGs, lots of indie games coming out. Unfortunately the developers of Shadowrun are concentrating on another genre now (likely because Shadowrun didn't sell well) and Wasteland 2 only made 1.5 mil in their first 4 days (I say "only" because I have a funny feeling this included the 9 months it was on early access. The statement of how many copies Divinity:OS sold certainly did.) This makes me worry

 

Ironically enough, one of the reasons Divinity:OS sold so well is because of the pretty graphics.....

 

But we're getting Shadowrun: Hong Kong! You've gotta be super-excited for that! I know I am!

 

EDIT - Crono beat me to it! lol

[samb]

For the gaming industry or for people who play games? For consumers it was a fabulous year. We saw the rebirth of two genres (old-school cRPGs and horror games) while the indie scene continues to be healthy. Racing games received two excellent titles (though Driveclub had to be molded into one) and Nintendo pulled off an Empire Strikes Back off a year fir its fans.

One could argue that 2014 was a bad year for AAA games, but that may be good or bad for the gaming industry in the long run. Otherwise I don't think the gaming scene has been this rich in a long time.

I'd say it's a bad year when a shitty game like Destiny can outsell DA:I with 6/10 scores.  Its a bad year when CoD outsells Bayenetta 2 by a wide margin despite being so much better.  Both those games are not anywhere near anyone's top 10 and yet, in terms of profits they are dominant.  This is a horrible trend because it tells devs that they can make bad games and sell.  I liked the games that came out this year but the trend is disturbing.

[keyip]

I've got good news.

 

How did I miss this!!!!!

[CronoDragoon]

I'd say it's a bad year when a shitty game like Destiny can outsell DA:I with 6/10 scores.  Its a bad year when CoD outsells Bayenetta 2 by a wide margin despite being so much better.  Both those games are not anywhere near anyone's top 10 and yet, in terms of profits they are dominant.  This is a horrible trend because it tells devs that they can make bad games and sell.  I liked the games that came out this year but the trend is disturbing.

 

I didn't buy Bayonetta 2 because I don't have a Wii U. B2 was never competing with AAA games. Likewise, DA: I never was going to compete with CoD and Destiny. This is why some people are confused how BioWare can say they sold very well while DA: I barely makes the Top Ten. 

 

As for whether we can continue to expect the excellent variety we experienced this year, I don't know. I do know we've got Pillars of Eternity and Torment coming this year, and a new Shadowrun has been announced. I believe the success of OS allowed Larian to open a new studio as well, so clearly cRPGs are, I think, going to be in a good position going forward.

 

One thing I like about Kickstarter is that it can allow people to express the true value of a product to them. I replay BioWare games so many times that they are clearly worth more than $60 to me, for example. Similarly, consumers are allowed to tell devs exactly how much they would pay to play another one of their Kickstarted games.

[dreamgazer]

Wait, why is it in any way a surprise that the newest game from Bungie outsold Inquisition?

[AlanC9]

I'd say it's a bad year when a shitty game like Destiny can outsell DA:I with 6/10 scores.  Its a bad year when CoD outsells Bayenetta 2 by a wide margin despite being so much better.  Both those games are not anywhere near anyone's top 10 and yet, in terms of profits they are dominant.  This is a horrible trend because it tells devs that they can make bad games and sell.  I liked the games that came out this year but the trend is disturbing.

OK, but by that definition isn't every year a bad year?

[In Exile]

OK, but by that definition isn't every year a bad year?

 

This is the time when I bring up that every edition of Fable outsold DA:O. 

[Phonantiphon]

Interesting article from Forbes

 

"'Dragon Age: Inquisition' As Game Of The Year Is Like 'Crash' Winning The Oscar"

 

http://www.forbes.co...ning-the-oscar/

It's not interesting, it's cobblers. It reads just like one of the "reviews" on here, only it's less breathless and shouty.

It's an opinion piece, no more and no less.

[grimgim]

Interesting article from Forbes

 

"'Dragon Age: Inquisition' As Game Of The Year Is Like 'Crash' Winning The Oscar"

 

http://www.forbes.co...ning-the-oscar/

 

Doesn't look like the author enjoyed any of the DA games... not just DA:I.

[keyip]

Ahaha, the guy never was a fan of Dragon Age so it isn't a surprise he's disappointed. I have no idea what the point of the article is. Maybe I'll get a Strategy gamer to write an article on why Skyrim winning so many GOTY awards is a terrible thing?

 

Oh, they've won 108 GOTY awards now, 22 of which are Reader's Choice. Let's see if they can break 200.

[LinksOcarina]

I am still amazed that The Walking Dead was as popular as it was in 2012...

 

journey was still the best game of that year though, Mass Effect 3, a close second or third.

[Aurok]

Me and 200 people I know all literally just gave GOTY awards to Divinity. Tough break for Paddinquisition, best update your count

[In Exile]

Me and 200 people I know all literally just gave GOTY awards to Divinity. Tough break for Paddinquisition, best update your count

Why does it bother you so much that people like this game? I understand not liking it. I just don't get why others liking it is an issue.

[Lebanese Dude]

Why does it bother you so much that people like this game? I understand not liking it. I just don't get why others liking it is an issue.

 

Because certain people do not like having unpopular opinions and go around spreading them in an attempt to subvert others.

 

We all occasionally do it. Try defending Lady Gaga after ARTPOP. Hot mess....

 

The thing is... enjoying something benign like a video game is considered relatively healthy compared to disliking something and masochistically engaging in it.

[Aurok]

Why does it bother you so much that people like this game? I understand not liking it. I just don't get why others liking it is an issue.

Because it's trash and people lapping it up makes them more inclined to waste their time and energy making more trash just like it. People like McDonald's, it doesn't mean I want to see ex world class chefs making it.

A lot of people here are litte more than cheerleaders, content with Bioware aiming for mediocrity and achieving it. I believe Bioware should be aiming higher and their customers should have higher expectations. This directionless modern-Ubisoft-style padathon is beneath them.

By all means celebrate some mostly meaningless GOTY awards, won in a year defined by the sheer absence of quality competition, but I think Bioware need to be very careful about reading too much into it. They could be misled into believing they have a genuinely great game on their hands, which is a trap they need to avoid. This supposed 'success' of Inquisition would all but evaporate in the face of typical competition, which is something a sequel is far more likely to face than not.

[In Exile]

Because it's trash and people lapping it up makes them more inclined to waste their time and energy making more trash just like it. People like McDonald's, it doesn't mean I want to see ex world class chefs making it.

A lot of people here are litte more than cheerleaders, content with Bioware aiming for mediocrity and achieving it. I believe Bioware should be aiming higher and their customers should have higher expectations. This directionless modern-Ubisoft-style padathon is beneath them.

By all means celebrate some mostly meaningless GOTY awards, won in a year defined by the sheer absence of quality competition, but I think Bioware need to be very careful about reading too much into it. They could be misled into believing they have a genuinely great game on their hands, which is a trap they need to avoid. This supposed 'success' of Inquisition would all but evaporate in the face of typical competition, which is something a sequel is far more likely to face than not.

Right, okay, this isn't a healthy attitude. You need to let this go. The McDonald's example is a good one, because it would be equally unhealthy to go on about it.

You hate the game. Good for you. Move on with your life.

[Phonantiphon]

Wow, ever since I learned how to block out all the people who just are unable to shut their repetitive stuff up, my forum experience has become much more pleasant!!

[SofaJockey]

Wow, ever since I learned how to block out all the people who just are unable to shut their repetitive stuff up, my forum experience has become much more pleasant!!

 

The ignore function is certainly useful.

the problem with doing that is you end up with threads with folk arguing against empty space.

 

Because it's trash ...

I believe Bioware should be aiming higher and their customers should have higher expectations. ...

By all means celebrate some mostly meaningless GOTY awards, won in a year defined by the sheer absence of quality competition, 

 

Truly, if you think DAI is trash, you have a pretty distorted view of the world and will never be satisfied.

There are certainly improvements that could be made, I see them, the move to FB3 is I suspect responsible for the advances and for falling short in some areas.

In a more competitive year, DAI might have placed 2nd or 3rd, but these critical assessments are hardly meaningless.

 

There is some underlying logic in the case you make,

but by being so extreme with your language, all you do is undermine your argument and look like a total troll.

And why are you here posting if you hate it so much?

[samb]

Interesting article from Forbes

"'Dragon Age: Inquisition' As Game Of The Year Is Like 'Crash' Winning The Oscar"

http://www.forbes.co...ning-the-oscar/

It's Forbes, they like games that make money and games that reward players who spend it. Hence, they like Heartstone. The author even said he dropped thousands of doars into it. I love card games but this is about video games. That guy has no idea what he's talking about. DA:I is the same tier as Destiny? That game was garbage.

[Aulis Vaara]

2009

• (1) Uncharted 2
• (2) Batman: Arkham Asylum
• (3) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
• (4) Dragon Age: Origins

That one says a lot, doesn't it?

[pdusen]

Because it's trash and people lapping it up makes them more inclined to waste their time and energy making more trash just like it. People like McDonald's, it doesn't mean I want to see ex world class chefs making it.

A lot of people here are litte more than cheerleaders, content with Bioware aiming for mediocrity and achieving it. I believe Bioware should be aiming higher and their customers should have higher expectations. This directionless modern-Ubisoft-style padathon is beneath them.

By all means celebrate some mostly meaningless GOTY awards, won in a year defined by the sheer absence of quality competition, but I think Bioware need to be very careful about reading too much into it. They could be misled into believing they have a genuinely great game on their hands, which is a trap they need to avoid. This supposed 'success' of Inquisition would all but evaporate in the face of typical competition, which is something a sequel is far more likely to face than not.

 

In a world where crap games are shoved out the door all the time, calling a game like DAI "trash" is utterly ridiculous. You can call it buggy, you can say you hate the controls, you can say you hate the storytelling, you can say you hate the gameplay; none of this makes the game "trash", it just makes it, at worst, not a good game.

 

Try to gain some perspective.