I think the problem is that games with deep strategy are timeless, no real need for a new release.
AMillionNames
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Really shortsighted view of it. Just because you make a new RTS that is more generally appealing is not going to change the existence of those that preceded it or their fanbase.
Sure it did, otherwise where would the US have hired all the scientists who performed morally questionable and extremely perverse experiments from?
The problem with that is the back catalogue of games that developers have to compete with. There already are better games with worse graphics, the big studios aren't going to risk competing in that crowded market that already has its crowned victors.
Profit incentive wins the day again! Although there are times even it doesn't seem to.
Helldivers will never be what it was from now on, shame I missed that train. Specially considering it's now essentially a free Steam refund (if you insist past the automated responses).
Valve tried to Android their gaming platform under SteamOS, yes. They really didn't do it for Linux. Rather, they know Linux distros can't really complete with their specialized house advantage for gaming, in the general consumer sense.
They used an actual photo from their offices as the thumbnail.
Imagine if Bethesda actually really listened to and catered to their modding community instead of just trying to monetize them. They would be legend right now.
Have they never had to deal with a Bethesda patch before!?
It'd be impossible to create a competitor in this day in age, because what made Steam win out is that it was the first and that it hasn't acted like a greedy dick trying (too much) to monetize their platform dominance. Arguably, GOG is a better platform because it is much more against DRM, but when you get right down to it, gamers don't really care enough about those issues to put a dent in it even if the loudest voices do, so I doubt Steam's success has much to do with being a 'democratic platform'.
That's why religion unfortunately continues to exist. They are the imaginary guardrails, but towards an imaginary goal that is often taken advantage of.