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There's a rising demand for new, mid-size games at affordable prices - and 4Divinity believes China has the answer
Publisher 4Divinity sees significant opportunity in China's mid-size game development scene, noting a global demand for new intellectual property at affordable price points. Head of Global Publishing Phil Doust highlights the differences in marketing approaches between Western and Chinese audiences, and believes China can fill the gap left by the industry's trend towards large-scale franchises.
Games Inbox: Will single-player video games go extinct?
This article discusses the current sales trends of single-player games, with readers expressing concern over their perceived decline in popularity compared to multiplayer titles. The piece also touches on the future of VR gaming, the potential for reboots of classic games like Elite, and the rising costs of GPUs and consoles.
Games Inbox: Is the Nintendo Switch 2 becoming a failure?
Readers express concerns about the Nintendo Switch 2's perceived lack of marketing, high price point, and unclear game lineup, suggesting these factors are contributing to potential sales issues. The discussion also touches on broader industry concerns like the impact of Fortnite's potential decline, Epic Games' layoffs, and the economic climate affecting expensive console purchases.
