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I know this is PatientGamers, but can we discuss how even the current generation of consoles seems to ask for patience as they aren't that many games 4 years after their release? (sopuli.xyz)
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Stumbled upon this video, which kind of summarizes the issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJxaIP8F3K8

In summary

  • lack of risk taking by the industry
  • lack of creativity
  • industry prioritizes profit by making games compatible with the previous consoles generation
  • removal of split screen
  • outdated voice communication compared to PC Discord
  • disabled voice communication by default

For people here who have a current console, what do you think about this?

Another video on the topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61lX2mixdKQ

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[-] Nemo@midwest.social 26 points 3 months ago

I have a Switch, which has hundreds of games and great couch coöp. I can't speak to most of the other concerns except creativity, and to that I say: Any platform open to indie devs is one that won't suffer from lack of creativity. You'll have to deal with Sturgeon's Law, but that was always true.

[-] Blaze@sopuli.xyz 9 points 3 months ago

Thank you for your comment. The Switch is indeed a the nice exception of this generation.

[-] themoonisacheese@sh.itjust.works 15 points 3 months ago

I don't know what this sub's view on that is, but a hacked switch is especially nice, since usually the latest releases won't be cracked right away but older ones will be

[-] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 4 points 3 months ago

Have I stumbled upon the only Switch comment about indie that doesn't have a Steam Deck response?

Wait.. What have I done...

[-] Ledivin@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

People are mentioning handheld consoles when talking about handheld consoles? So weird.

[-] mossy_@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

Part of the value of the Switch is being able to put it in the dock and connect to TV. It's a lot harder to co-op when you only have the little screen.

[-] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 3 points 3 months ago

I mean, I'm all for play what you want, thus my joke, but the SD can do that, too.

[-] mossy_@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

oh I never hear people talk about docking their steam deck! Thats very enticing.

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