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Can you muppets stop throwing away money on awful companies producing subpar games? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/memes@lemmy.ml
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I propose 2024 is the year of early access games boycott.

Bring back completed games only.

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[–] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Yup. I've made a rule for myself to buy only finished indie games. AAA games are way too long anyway. And paying $70 for an oversized hard drive hogging bugged out mess is just wrong. No beta, no early access, no pre-order. When in doubt replay Stardew Valley to soothe the soul.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago

    I avoid AAA games because...well they're corporate crap, simply put. I don't like how they operate as a business, I don't like the aggressive monetization, I don't like how they treat their creative staff...so I buy from small studios and indies.

    I do occasionally buy games in early access. I typically join the campaign fairly late, I don't kickstart three pieces of concept art and a "now hiring programmers," I want to see a pattern of updates along with regular communication that shows a pattern of being honest and transparent. I'll join in when the game is already in a playable and fun state.

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