Palworld publishing chief worries early access has 'lost its meaning' as the rise of 'hyper-casual' gaming culture means people often don't understand what they're getting into
Pocketpair's John Buckley believes the concept of early access gaming has lost its meaning due to the rise of hyper-casual gaming culture. He argues that players now often treat early access titles like finished products, diminishing the collaborative feedback loop developers rely on. Buckley suggests developers must be transparent with players about update schedules and content to manage expectations.
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- Person: John Buckley
- Company: Pocketpair
- Topic: Gaming Culture
- Game: Palworld
- Topic: Early Access
- Platform: Steam
- Topic: Game Development
- Game: Baldur's Gate 3
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