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[neptunes]

Well this mostly apparent on the GBA, it also happens on the ps2.

Why?

 

[Dr.Guru of Peru]

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[Gattsu25]

“These platforms are popular, so if we give our games an EDGY or XTREME feel they're bound to sell, even if they're steaming piles of armadillo shit like the fallout or killer instinct games!”

 

[aku:jiki]

Well this mostly apparent on the GBA, it also happens on the ps2.

Why?

That game is like an Amiga classic.

Your question is valid in other cases, though. I guess low production values and low sales forecast can mean profit?

 

[Burger]

Because parents see things in a dollar value. These games are not aimed at you.

I've seen far too many instances of parents bringing up crappers to the counter, only because they were cheap. $10 would have brought their kid so much more fun.

 

[Mike Works]

Well this mostly apparent on the GBA, it also happens on the ps2.

Why?

Can you honestly not figure it out yourself? Are you 5?

 

[neptunes]

Do devs feel "sane" when creating such trash?

 

[Burger]

Do devs feel "sane" when creating such trash?

What do they care ? It pays their rent.

 

[neptunes]

true.

 

[Fifty]

This thread has taught me a lot about the industry.

 

[Mr_Furious]

we all need the bad to appreciate the good

 

[The Faceless Master]

while ( profit > expenses ) { make shovelware }

 

[BuddyC]

the best is when devs know they're making a bad game and just don't fucking care

 

[Lathentar]

the best is when devs know they're making a bad game and just don't fucking care

Why should they if they make money. Same with the movie industry... You Got Served Again is a GREAT example.

 

[BobbyRobby]

Why should they if they make money. Same with the movie industry... You Got Served Againis a GREAT example.

Woah, a sequel is coming out?!

 

[Mr_Furious]

the best is when devs know they're making a bad game and just don't fucking care

A lot of us do though . We just have no choice but to do what we're told by upper management. Many projects start off with higher expectations but end up as shovelware while the one's that start off as shovelware, have people on them that wish they were on something else.

 

[Chony]

while ( profit > expenses ) { make shovelware }

Stack Overflow Error.

 

[Lathentar]

Stack Overflow Error.

Overflow of money yeah!