Split Fiction, Doom The Dark Ages, MK World, DK Bananza, ER Nightreign, Yotei, Silent Hill F, Dying Light, the Oblivion remaster, Gaiden 4, Outer Worlds 2, South of Midnight, Avowed, just to name a few. These are all of course *concurrent* with the myriad of great midsize and small studio games.
October 25, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Split Fiction, Doom The Dark Ages, MK World, DK Bananza, ER Nightreign, Yotei, Silent Hill F, Dying Light, the Oblivion remaster, Gaiden 4, Outer Worlds 2, South of Midnight, Avowed, just to name a few. These are all of course *concurrent* with the myriad of great midsize and small studio games.
See, i think THAT is totally fair!
Though i think maybe some of your perceptions of how gamedev is structured, paid out, and monetized may be *slightly* misinformed, just *generally* disliking those fundamental issues (separate from the price discussion) is totally valid!
Though i think maybe some of your perceptions of how gamedev is structured, paid out, and monetized may be *slightly* misinformed, just *generally* disliking those fundamental issues (separate from the price discussion) is totally valid!
October 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
See, i think THAT is totally fair!
Though i think maybe some of your perceptions of how gamedev is structured, paid out, and monetized may be *slightly* misinformed, just *generally* disliking those fundamental issues (separate from the price discussion) is totally valid!
Though i think maybe some of your perceptions of how gamedev is structured, paid out, and monetized may be *slightly* misinformed, just *generally* disliking those fundamental issues (separate from the price discussion) is totally valid!
Insane skill issue, unfortunately. 2025 is one of the most insanely, bountifully lush years for gaming EVER. Same for 2024, tbh.
October 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Insane skill issue, unfortunately. 2025 is one of the most insanely, bountifully lush years for gaming EVER. Same for 2024, tbh.
Why support that at $70, then? Or $60? Or $40?
October 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Why support that at $70, then? Or $60? Or $40?
If you know me, you should know im the last one to defend capitalistic interests and models. So know this is not a "capitalism good. make more money good." perspective.
October 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
If you know me, you should know im the last one to defend capitalistic interests and models. So know this is not a "capitalism good. make more money good." perspective.
Literally everyone at the studio benefits from higher net profit.
Yeah, C levels and publishers benefit the most, which sucks.
But you know what else sucks? Job precarity, stagnant wages, and being laid off if one game doesnt do well. Better margins mitigate all of those remarkably.
Yeah, C levels and publishers benefit the most, which sucks.
But you know what else sucks? Job precarity, stagnant wages, and being laid off if one game doesnt do well. Better margins mitigate all of those remarkably.
October 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Literally everyone at the studio benefits from higher net profit.
Yeah, C levels and publishers benefit the most, which sucks.
But you know what else sucks? Job precarity, stagnant wages, and being laid off if one game doesnt do well. Better margins mitigate all of those remarkably.
Yeah, C levels and publishers benefit the most, which sucks.
But you know what else sucks? Job precarity, stagnant wages, and being laid off if one game doesnt do well. Better margins mitigate all of those remarkably.
I fear you didn't really understand the point Ajay is making
October 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I fear you didn't really understand the point Ajay is making
Well... sure. I certainly wont deny that. But at this point we're having a very different conversation than "$100 game bad" haha
October 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Well... sure. I certainly wont deny that. But at this point we're having a very different conversation than "$100 game bad" haha
Note: This does not hold true in Japan. But if were starting a JP Gamedev hate train, thats a WHOLE other conversation (that im far more down with)
October 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Note: This does not hold true in Japan. But if were starting a JP Gamedev hate train, thats a WHOLE other conversation (that im far more down with)
I am not sure where you got the impression that most gamedevs are paid pennies? Maybe QA. And obviously they make less there than if they used their skillset in, say, big webdev. Or some other enterprise sector.
But by and large, gamedevs in most departments are compensated fairly decently to well
But by and large, gamedevs in most departments are compensated fairly decently to well
October 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I am not sure where you got the impression that most gamedevs are paid pennies? Maybe QA. And obviously they make less there than if they used their skillset in, say, big webdev. Or some other enterprise sector.
But by and large, gamedevs in most departments are compensated fairly decently to well
But by and large, gamedevs in most departments are compensated fairly decently to well
Even then, a *relatively* narrow subsection of AAA games. AKA the set of publishers that aggressively values ship date over all else.
October 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Even then, a *relatively* narrow subsection of AAA games. AKA the set of publishers that aggressively values ship date over all else.
As for "nickel and diming", I really only see aggressive MTX strategies in FTP games, so 🤷
October 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
As for "nickel and diming", I really only see aggressive MTX strategies in FTP games, so 🤷
Sure, there are other games outside of that that are initially releasing with some specific things awry, that often get fixed a month or so in. Especially in the era of Shader Cache Stutter, and its difficulties.
But largely, almost ALL games are releasing feature complete.
But largely, almost ALL games are releasing feature complete.
October 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Sure, there are other games outside of that that are initially releasing with some specific things awry, that often get fixed a month or so in. Especially in the era of Shader Cache Stutter, and its difficulties.
But largely, almost ALL games are releasing feature complete.
But largely, almost ALL games are releasing feature complete.
Honestly? This perception that games are constantly released unfinished and full of nickel and diming is really only limited to a VERY small section of the entire industry.
I hate to play the "gamers only play games with ball and gun", but that really is the only place where that truly applies
I hate to play the "gamers only play games with ball and gun", but that really is the only place where that truly applies
October 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Honestly? This perception that games are constantly released unfinished and full of nickel and diming is really only limited to a VERY small section of the entire industry.
I hate to play the "gamers only play games with ball and gun", but that really is the only place where that truly applies
I hate to play the "gamers only play games with ball and gun", but that really is the only place where that truly applies
This is absolutely true, and why
a) i think $100 base price is a BAD idea
b) am a big supporter of tighter games with shorter dev cycles
a) i think $100 base price is a BAD idea
b) am a big supporter of tighter games with shorter dev cycles
October 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
This is absolutely true, and why
a) i think $100 base price is a BAD idea
b) am a big supporter of tighter games with shorter dev cycles
a) i think $100 base price is a BAD idea
b) am a big supporter of tighter games with shorter dev cycles
that they, in fact, CAN increase prices and the market will bare it. So there's a lot of elements at play.
Do I personally think $100 base price will be wise in terms of net revenue for companies? No, I think $80 is probably the limit rn.
But do I think its evil or even unreasonable? No!
Do I personally think $100 base price will be wise in terms of net revenue for companies? No, I think $80 is probably the limit rn.
But do I think its evil or even unreasonable? No!
October 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
that they, in fact, CAN increase prices and the market will bare it. So there's a lot of elements at play.
Do I personally think $100 base price will be wise in terms of net revenue for companies? No, I think $80 is probably the limit rn.
But do I think its evil or even unreasonable? No!
Do I personally think $100 base price will be wise in terms of net revenue for companies? No, I think $80 is probably the limit rn.
But do I think its evil or even unreasonable? No!
And as I state in the Twitter thread, if game prices adjusted with inflation, theyd be *over* $100 right now.
NOW. Having said all that, I do still think of course there are elements of corporate greed, insanely inflated C level pay, and even a sort of domino effect where they're figuring out
NOW. Having said all that, I do still think of course there are elements of corporate greed, insanely inflated C level pay, and even a sort of domino effect where they're figuring out
October 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
And as I state in the Twitter thread, if game prices adjusted with inflation, theyd be *over* $100 right now.
NOW. Having said all that, I do still think of course there are elements of corporate greed, insanely inflated C level pay, and even a sort of domino effect where they're figuring out
NOW. Having said all that, I do still think of course there are elements of corporate greed, insanely inflated C level pay, and even a sort of domino effect where they're figuring out
times. We arent making games in 2 years across 80 employees anymore. Theyre being made in 4-8 years across 200-2000 employees. There is just factually, unavoidably only so much that can be done to avoid increasing base costs.
October 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
times. We arent making games in 2 years across 80 employees anymore. Theyre being made in 4-8 years across 200-2000 employees. There is just factually, unavoidably only so much that can be done to avoid increasing base costs.
On game companies. MTX, DLC, etc have all been forces that have helped stave off increasing game costs. But things are finally changing in large part because their patching effects are no longer holding off the cracking dam.
Cost of production for games has skyrocketed, as have development times..
Cost of production for games has skyrocketed, as have development times..
October 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
On game companies. MTX, DLC, etc have all been forces that have helped stave off increasing game costs. But things are finally changing in large part because their patching effects are no longer holding off the cracking dam.
Cost of production for games has skyrocketed, as have development times..
Cost of production for games has skyrocketed, as have development times..
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I kindly implore you to read through this thread I did a few months ago on the topic.
I totally, 100% respect the view that wages are so stagnant that gaming as a hobby has become more difficult. But the onus of that problem is on the government (and our bosses), not...
I kindly implore you to read through this thread I did a few months ago on the topic.
I totally, 100% respect the view that wages are so stagnant that gaming as a hobby has become more difficult. But the onus of that problem is on the government (and our bosses), not...
October 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
x.com/TeeHallums/s...
I kindly implore you to read through this thread I did a few months ago on the topic.
I totally, 100% respect the view that wages are so stagnant that gaming as a hobby has become more difficult. But the onus of that problem is on the government (and our bosses), not...
I kindly implore you to read through this thread I did a few months ago on the topic.
I totally, 100% respect the view that wages are so stagnant that gaming as a hobby has become more difficult. But the onus of that problem is on the government (and our bosses), not...
You gotta post their reactions to finding out!!
February 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
You gotta post their reactions to finding out!!
Just FYI im blocking you for your nazi name, not because youre on some blocklist
November 25, 2024 at 4:05 AM
Just FYI im blocking you for your nazi name, not because youre on some blocklist
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(Surprise 3 of 3) Theres a lot to like about BSKY in its current state. Starter packs, blocklists, custom feeds like the "followers" feed, and so on are all really great innovations.
Im just... im just waiting for them to sort out the rest! Cmon team, iron out that UX!
Im just... im just waiting for them to sort out the rest! Cmon team, iron out that UX!
November 18, 2024 at 11:35 PM
(Surprise 3 of 3) Theres a lot to like about BSKY in its current state. Starter packs, blocklists, custom feeds like the "followers" feed, and so on are all really great innovations.
Im just... im just waiting for them to sort out the rest! Cmon team, iron out that UX!
Im just... im just waiting for them to sort out the rest! Cmon team, iron out that UX!