Excited about Black Myth Wukong and BG3 achievements!
Excited about Black Myth Wukong and BG3 achievements!
And Cyberpunk too, though it's an older story. In this time of corporate greed, those successful games prove that a small group with vision and passion can still stand up to big names like Ubish*t and Sony. They aren't tied to political views—BG3 was pretty progressive while BMW (not the cars!) reflects China-style politeness. It's just good games that helped them succeed, hurray. The Concord situation is a real setback!
It's encouraging to witness these titles thrive. We require additional experiences free from pay-to-win mechanics, battle passes, exploitative monetization, constant online access, lifestyle-driven models, and social causes. One must only wish the sector acknowledges this progress and focuses on crafting genuinely engaging games rather than profit-driven, time-consuming production. Western outlets previously attempted to suppress the game by spreading unfounded claims of sexual harassment and sexism against the developers. Fortunately, these allegations backfired significantly, amplifying curiosity instead of dampening interest. The truth stands: players prioritize quality over developer behavior. Gamers are indifferent to internal politics; they seek enjoyable experiences. They wouldn't engage with Blizzard or similar companies if their products were solid. However, since many titles remain subpar, public attention magnifies the controversies surrounding them. Once a strong game is released, interest naturally shifts focus away from past issues and toward the new experience.
In my opinion, this approach is incorrect. The reason? It mirrors what Ubisoft is doing—games like Assassin’s Creed, Star Wars Outlaws, Avatar. They actually need to understand that successful titles sell, just as @Stahlmann mentioned before. High-quality games are complete experiences (like the Cyberpunk debut, though I’m not sure about the cough). God of War Ragnarok is frequently labeled as socially conscious, yet it remains the only game I’ve earned a Platinum on PS5.
I share your thoughts. Wukong seems like a game I’ve played many times before, and it doesn’t seem worth revisiting now. It looks reasonably well-made—similar to Demon Slayer, without trying to break new ground—but the polish really makes it better. There are no microtransactions. I haven’t picked up Baldur’s Gate yet. With Cyberpunk and Persona 5 busy, I’m not sure I have much time for another slow game. I’ve also fine-tuned PCSX2, so I’m still working on that too.
Currently enjoying BM Wukong, though not exactly at the moment. I also broke a promise by pre-ordering games. Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 seems expensive, so I went ahead. I’m hoping to see more titles from East Asia, Korea, and China—Japan is uncertain after the ESG issues.