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"You can't build clever little games anymore," says RPG legend, unless you get lucky like Clair Obscur Expedition 33: "That doesn't please the stock market"Veteran game creator Dan Daglow believes large publishers can no longer afford to develop "clever little games" due to stock market pressures, making it difficult to launch new intellectual properties. He highlights Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as an example of an indie title that can break through the current market reliance on sequels and guaranteed hits.
RPG legend advises new devs to be like Hideo Kojima and create their own style – or if all else fails, "have…Veteran game designer Don Daglow, known for early RPGs like Dungeon and MMOs like Neverwinter Nights, advises new developers to cultivate a unique personal style, comparing it to recognizable artists like Lady Gaga. He also emphasized the lasting impact games have on players' lives, encouraging developers to create meaningful experiences.
Don Daglow and Rebecca Ann Heineman to be honored at 2026 Game Developers Choice AwardsDon Daglow and Rebecca Ann Heineman will be honored with special achievement awards at the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards. Daglow is recognized for his lifetime of work on titles like Neverwinter Nights, while Heineman will receive a posthumous award for her pioneering career and advocacy.