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And what the fuck is Riot games?

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[IrishNinja]

decent score for DMC, glad to see VLR do well

wait, Mohjang? didnt they only do Minecraft? great little game, but it's only one

/fixed

broken worse than one of their own products, good job

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

lol that list.

My polarity with Edge continues to grow...

 

[Magic Mushroom]

Don't judge the article out of context guys. Wait until you have read it.

 

[Ushojax]

8 for DmC? While Edge aren't as discerning as they used to be, that gives me faint hope.

Mojang above Nintendo EAD?

 

[PowderedToast]

can we maybe start admitting edge isn't that good now? not even talking about this issue in particular, but every recent one that came before it. the quality has definitely dropped in the past few years.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

They could have used actual metrics to make this developer list like the Develop 100 does, instead, they turn it in to a 'devs we are best chums with' list.

 

[MrCookiepants]

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Hey, I'm one of those 32 million. The fact that I don't know them says a lot.

Might as well put whoever made Angry Birds on the list.

 

[Visualante2]

With all the Steambox talk recently I was reminded of this cover.

 

[pieatorium]

8 for DmC? While Edge aren't as discerning as they used to be, that gives me faint hope.

Take off 2-3 points for being from a UK dev

 

[Detox]

I added the 50, I have nothing better to do atm.

No obsidian either.

 

[MrCookiepants]

38. Ninja Theory

Oh god.

Here we go.

 

[electroplankton]

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Funny how they say that's the most played video game in the world by hours played per month, by not having any data of 90% of the other video games.

 

[tauroxd]

One game should not make you #2. Give me a break.

That's what I was thinking... Even more when you are one step ahead of the dudes who made Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Super Mario 3d Land and NSMBU

Spoiler

And Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword and the last 3 Animal Crossing, yep I love all of those.

 

[SJRB]

I added the 50, I have nothing better to do atm.

No obsidian either.

Thanks. That list looks more like a "let's compile 50 random good and popular games and list their developers", honestly.

It's just so random.

 

[Corky]

2. Mojang
3. Nintendo EAD

There is no God. Holy lol, I'm not the guy that "picks apart" lists...I know Mojang and Minecraft are ludicrously successful but in what world does one game make you "a better developer" compared to say Nintendo EAD? Surely there has to be some reasoning behind it.

 

[SolidSnakex]

I'm just looking at that list trying to figure out how its possible to come to that conclusion about the best devs. They don't make sense even when you take into account the tech and creativity points.

 

[Striek]

I wonder what criteria they've gone with? Do they have a summary in the magazine.

Seems to be a mixture of influence, creativity and quality...which means...its not really a bad list tbh.

 

[Nibel]

I think that Valve is an incredible company, but are they really #1 developer?

Mojang is cool in my book, but not long enough in the game to be #2 - they have 1 smash hit out, and Riot games is the same - what the hell were the priorities when creating this list? Revenue or actual game developing skill?

I still think that Nintendo EAD destroys everybody when it comes to create actual games - yes, they've been playing it safe for the last games, but I think they'll prove with their next big Wii U game why they have the best reputation among developers. I think they are the most capable on that list.

Oh, and seeing PlatinumGames at #4 compensates the fact that CD Project RED is missing from that list.

EDGE.. mhm.

 

[Finaika]

DmC: 8
38. Ninja theory

lolol

 

[zoukka]

Jesus these Edge threads always bring out the worst in people. How dare they value different things than me WAAAAAGHHHHH! Where's my favourite game developer WAAAAGHHHHH!

 

[spats]

No Polyphony Digital? What a fucking joke.

 

[alexandros]

But how can valve be the top developer they dont have any games they merely gobble up other devs where is hl3

 

[JoshHood]

I know it looks very much like that UE4 shot, but is there an outside chance the preview page could be for Just Cause 3? Surely we're gonna start hearing about next-gen-targeted games sooner or later, if they're launching this year?

 

[dreamstation]

Opinions, opinions.

I agree with Valve being up there, but let's be honest they haven't been much of a dev in recent years. Where's our HL3?

 

[Nibel]

44. Sony Santa Monica

38. Ninja Theory

 

[AniHawk]

what a disturbing lack of ubisoft montpellier.

 

[pants]

Should have just put Slant Six in the top ten if they really wanted to rile people up

 

[Rehynn]

They could have used actual metrics to make this developer list like the Develop 100 does, instead, they turn it in to a 'devs we are best chums with' list.

No, because then Rockstar would have been #1 and Nintendo EAD wouldn't have made the top 50. No one is "chums" with EAD.

I have to admit though, that's a weird list, but I'm eager to read the actual article.

 

[MrChom]

List is not based on facts.

Nor, apparently, is it based IN reality.

 

[Phat Michael]

Seriously? Yet Arkane, Riot and Mojang are in the top 10. This list is worse than every IGN top list that has ever been put together, combined.

this is the reason I come into Edge threads. so much anger it's fantastic.

 

[Risk Breaker]

No Polyphony Digital? What a fucking joke.

Yep, this list is a huge fucking joke. Edge as usual.

 

[Tomodachi]

I wonder what criteria they've gone with? Do they have a summary in the magazine.

Seems to be a mixture of influence, creativity and quality...which means...its not really a bad list tbh.

To me it looks like they only took account of influence. And I really don't think you can say a "most influential developers list" is strictly a "world's greatest developers list".

On an unrelated note, they put Naughty Dog so high in the list, while never losing a chance to shit on Uncharted. Random.org confirmed.

 

[metalslimer]

I never once bought into the whole UK bias thing....but Ninja Theory?

To me it looks like they only took account of influence.

4. Platinum Games

No. While Platinum is obviously an amazing developer, their influence on the industry is fleeting at best.

 

[Glass Rebel]

That's not how I'd rank the Top 50 developers.

I'm going to work on a list for my subscribers though.

 

[zoukka]

Everyone who whines, please at least provide alternatives. Mojang creatively makes sense being so high on the list.

Nor, apparently, is it based IN reality.

If you'd payed attention, you'd know!

 

[SgtCobra]

44. Sony Santa Monica

38. Ninja Theory

Wrong on so many levels.

 

[EloquentM]

Retro and monolith not being on that list is concerning.

 

[zoukka]

They mention it's a new annual list not ranked by revenue or reviews but creative and technical ability.

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[Klendathu Club Owner]

Telltale is on the list... So apparently you can be one of the greatest developers if your games have lots of technical issues, you don't patch your games and your customer support is laughable.

 

[NinjaBoiX]

A lot of those dev shouts are ridiculous.


343? Halo 4 was great, but come on, one game?

Playdead? Again one game? Limbo was sweet, but hmm.

And Mojang at 2? Again, one game?


One product isn't enough to judge the talent of any creator.

 

[Mafro]

How many British devs are on the list?

 

[lightchris]

My main points of criticism: No CD Projekt, no Retro, Sony Santa Monica too low.

 

[King_Moc]

Typical showboating list from Edge.

 

[Zenaku]

I came in for Monolith and leave disappointed.

Having created one of the best RPGs of the generation and seemingly surpassed everything the Wii was supposed to be capable of on a technical level, and not found anywhere.

Then you have Telltale, who - everyone here on GAF seems to agree - have an absolutely terrible game engine, are on there.

Maybe I just put too much weight on actual game development when I think of good developers.

 

[90TilInfinity]

44. Sony Santa Monica

38. Ninja Theory

Above Criterion too. It genuinely doesn't make sense.

 

[Perkel]

A agree on 2 place.

They did spark gaming market with increbible title which is constantly updated played by milions of people and what really matter it is very very very very creative title. Litelary it is as good game as your imagination. It's like they discovered lego again.

Sure it is one game but it is the one big fucking game and constantly upgraded.

Also this list sorely lacks Obsidian and CDPR

 

[Rehynn]

My main points of criticism: No CD Projekt, no Retro, Sony Santa Monica too low.

I love Retro, but they haven't released anything in a while. Same goes for Polyphony (except for the "I love" part, haha).

 

[LeleSocho]

mojang? uuuuh yeah let's remove that and i can call it a decent top 10

 

[pieatorium]

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Ninja Thoery is on the list without releaseing a game in 2012