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Seasoned RPG devs from Obsidian and Bioware blame the temporary death of the isometric CRPG on 'vibes-based forecasting' from retailers (www.pcgamer.com)
submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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"I can't stress enough how often I'd hear a retail rep declare a genre/style/look was dead with zero supporting data."

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[–] LemmyIsFantastic -3 points 10 months ago (5 children)

And they are probably correct.

If this game wasn't called bg 3 it wouldn't be selling like it it.

Rouge trader hit #2 for a day or two and went away. It'll be a mid success and make some money from the 40k name. But other crogs just don't sell as much and are risky.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Rouge trader hit #2 for a day or two and went away

Probably because there's only so much makeup you can sell before the novelty wears off.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago

Poor business choice, you’ll always be in the red

[–] [email protected] 14 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Counter: If they'd called in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition The Videogame it would have sold just as well.

[–] rambaroo 1 points 10 months ago

I don't know, I think the BG branding on top of it did help with the hype because of BG2's reputation and existing fanbase. The D&D aspect is definitely a bigger deal though.

Ultimately I think it sold well because it's a really good game that was easy to turn into fun memes and clips. Plus early access meant there were a ton of people who already played it which helped the hype even more.

[–] LemmyIsFantastic 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I don't agree. Plenty of DND forgotten realms games failed after bg2.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago

Long time between BG2's release and the phenomenon that is Fifth Edition DnD.

The popularity and widespread appeal of dungeons and dragons in recent years can't be overstated

[–] [email protected] 10 points 10 months ago (1 children)

It would probably only have sold as much as D:OS 3. Which wouldn't have been a bad sale either, just not as much as BG3.

[–] LemmyIsFantastic 2 points 10 months ago

Agreed, but Bg was FAR more complex and involved. The high quality acting is expensive as fuck which makes it a higher risk.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

I think you are overestimating the brand recognition of a game series from the 2000s.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Can we please Not act like the name alone is making this game such a succes

[–] LemmyIsFantastic 0 points 10 months ago

No. It's a good game that's 100% helped along because of the name.