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  The problem isn't that they're trying to make money; it's that government interference gives idiot minor shareholders too much say in publically traded companies; meaning executives are hired for short-term profits instead of long-term capital value. What this means is all flash and no substance; the same shit goes on in every industry. It's the same reason Hollywood sucks, because the company behind it has been neutered.
  
  The shareholder control isn't the only thing - it's also because regulations and taxes reduce competition and new-entry, which means the old-giants can get lazy and fat.
  
  If there is anything people do, that is consistently stupid, you can usually blame it on the government. Even voting.

  R.J. Moore II Friday, 06 January 2012 23:41 Comment Link
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  The problem isn't that they're trying to make money; it's that government interference gives idiot minor shareholders too much say in publically traded companies; meaning executives are hired for short-term profits instead of long-term capital value. What this means is all flash and no substance; the same shit goes on in every industry. It's the same reason Hollywood sucks, because the company behind it has been neutered.
  
  The shareholder control isn't the only thing - it's also because regulations and taxes reduce competition and new-entry, which means the old-giants can get lazy and fat.
  
  If there is anything people do, that is consistently stupid, you can usually blame it on the government. Even voting.

  R.J. Moore II Friday, 06 January 2012 23:41 Comment Link
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  plz explain your self??

  Benjamin Olsen Friday, 06 January 2012 19:43 Comment Link
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  Please teach the rest of these intreent hooligans how to write and research!

  Karsen Friday, 06 January 2012 19:29 Comment Link
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  Amnesia is the best game I played for a while (and still playing because of the endless mods!) that game brings back simple but very effective game play. I recommend you to play this if you like simple but atmospheric games. And the mod making fans keep this game so alive, I am so glad about that. Especially for the €3,74 I spend for it on steam OMG :-o

  Thomas_the_Wolf Wednesday, 04 January 2012 13:34 Comment Link
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  Amnesia is the best game I played for a while (and still playing because of the endless mods!) that game brings back simple but very effective game play. I recommend you to play this if you like simple but atmospheric games. And the mod making fans keep this game so alive, I am so glad about that. Especially for the €3,74 I spend for it on steam OMG :-o

  Thomas_the_Wolf Wednesday, 04 January 2012 13:33 Comment Link
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  well i think alot of the major gaming companies that for a better sense "Made it" have gotten soo far from their roots but thats the story with almost every company that makes it...only exception i can think of is Valve. But alot of these new indie game are giving me hope. Bastion is by far one of the best games i have ever played reguardless if its indie or full development team. Whats so good about is is that its simple and beautiful. I know 343i is trying to get back to their roots but with this Anniversary release that isnt giving me much hope. But Hey there are a bunch of games coming out this year that im SOoooo excited for especially the Tomb Raider Revamp. Lets hope 2012 has a better year for gaming.

  marc Dizzle Tuesday, 03 January 2012 17:40 Comment Link
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  I agree with alot of what you have written. things such as over rushed games and stupid content for the "wow" or "fun" factor such as the RC car in COD:BO and other stupid things, that looks cool in the trailer but is rather stupid in practice.
  
  But. I do not think that the games we have now isn't as "hard, fun or rewarding" as the old games.A big part of it is that gamers have an enormous hunger for content, and they want new content that is better then what they had. And we also do get better at games meaning that what once was hard now would be easy. Another thing is that many of us might have some special connection to games in the past. meaning that we just love it no matter how crappy it actually is.
  
  as for example. My first mmo experience was with Silkroad online.. the game is boring as fuck and one big grind (played it for 2 years and didn't reach max level on 150). But even though it was boring I still love it because it was my first mmo, and it was such an amazing experience I had with it.
  
  I know I'm a part of the younger generation, and that you guys might think that I haven't played "the good old games".
  
  I have. my first gaming experience was on the amiga 64.
  and to be honest I would really like to try out those games again, but I can't remember the titles =(. don't blame me though.. I didn't speak a single word of English back then so how would I know =P I even confused startrek and starcraft together xD

  Benjamin Olsen Tuesday, 03 January 2012 14:28 Comment Link
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  This article sums up exactly how I feel about games nowadays. Simple games that worked are never around anymore. All we play now are games that have stupid elements that make the game frustrating to play. Developers have added to many things that are called a "FUN FACTOR" into games to get the people hyped up for it.

  Mike 'Rage' Besaw Tuesday, 03 January 2012 13:57 Comment Link