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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Another example of under funded giant corporate projects and then shocked Pikachu that they aren't wildly profitable. They'll never understand you can make a wildly profitable game, but it requires investment

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Or just y'know: provide a service, make a profit, provide people with stable jobs, keep on going. I know it sounds crazy, but you don't have to have all the money...

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

It does require some actual inspiration as well. Companies are setting up production lines and wondering why solid gold doesn't just plop out the end when they switch it on.