AAA Epic RPGs Are ‘Gonna Crash Soon,’ Says Industry Vet
Some industry veterans have shared their take on the future of cinematic, epic AAA RPGs, given the growing costs of game development and the complexity of multithreaded narratives and gameplay mechanics. A few years ago, the standard pricing for games made the long-avoided but inevitable jump to $70, and there was instant controversy when the higher price tag for games likeFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradewas announced. People expect a finished and polished product when they pay $60 or $70 of their hard-earned cash....