Modern AAA Gaming Got EMBARASSED in 2024...

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AAA gaming flops like Star Wars Outlaws, Dragon Age: The Veil, and Concord (costing $200M and $500M respectively) indicate a failure to connect with audiences, while indie game MiSide (developed by a 2-person Russian team) topped charts and matched AAA sales in just 2 weeks. The gaming industry is experiencing a significant shift as indie and double-A titles surpass AAA games in popularity, driven by player dissatisfaction with major studios’ monetization practices and a demand for fresh, innovative content. AAA games spent $400M on Concord and $200M on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, resulting in massive losses, while indie game Mei made $9M in 2 weeks on a tiny budget. Dragon Age: The Veil faced backlash for deviating from the series, including "hamfisted politics" and "predatory monetization", while indie games focused on giving players what they want based on unsolicited feedback from social media. AAA games like Dragon Age: The Veil received mixed reviews and were criticized by gamers for being "woke", while indie games prioritized player preferences. The $200M loss for Warner Bros. from Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League highlights the financial risks of AAA game development. The success of Mei, a Russian-developed, anime-inspired, psychological horror game, suggests a shift in player preferences towards unique, niche experiences over big-budget productions. 00:00 2024 showcased a significant shift in gaming, with indie and double-A titles outperforming AAA games, highlighting a decline in the dominance of major studios. 01:40 Players are turning to indie games like MiSide as major AAA titles from companies like Activision and Ubisoft fail to meet expectations in 2024. 03:51 Players are turning away from AAA games over monetization issues and perceived wokeness, while indie games flourish by meeting market demands. 05:29 Modern AAA games are struggling with low player counts and poor sales compared to successful titles in 2024. 07:07 Smaller indie games are outshining costly AAA titles as industry professionals pivot to new opportunities amid job losses. 08:47 Consumers have won the culture war, forcing game developers to heed feedback for successful products and reshaping gaming, comics, and movies. 11:06 The entertainment industry will undergo a transformative reset, paving the way for innovative games, comics, and movies by moving past outdated franchises. 12:52 It’s time to retire long-standing gaming franchises to make way for fresh ideas and innovations. 🐠 Become a MEMBER of The Reef at http://ClownfishMinus.com Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com CFTV Audio Podcast (iTunes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 CFTV Audio Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/6qJc5C6OkQkaZnGCeuVOD1 Official Website: http://ClownfishTV.com Official Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Geeky Sparkles’ Blog: https://www.piratesandprincesses.net/ About Us: Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary channel that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer’s point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Games #Gaming #News #Commentary #Reaction #Podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech