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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)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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outdated voice communication compared to PC Discord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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[–] [email protected] 26 points 3 months ago (2 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 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

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (2 children)

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

Wait.. What have I done...

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

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