The video game history is littered with as many colossal failures as monumental successes. While the development staff of the latter savors a crowning achievement, employees of the former endure punishing defeated. Although a handful of studios have weathered unsuccessful game launches, most cannot continue to operate. For this reason, video game companies typically embrace a risk-averse development strategy. But
Read moreIn an era defined by sequels and remakes, the video game industry is increasingly opposed to new franchises. While the prospect of creating a new series is exciting, unsuccessful ventures cause lasting damage to a company’s reputation. For those desiring to venture into the great unknown, the support of key influencers is a proven road to success. These “movers and
Read moreWhile most loathe the daily grind of a nine-to-five, extracurricular activity is filled with passion and care. Dubbed “after-school projects”, these outlets afford content creators with the freedom needed to pursue dreams with intensive ferver. The most famous example is Takashi Tezuka’s Link’s Awakening; however, another popular Nintendo franchise can also trace its roots to the same after-school passion. Released
Read moreThe early 2000s was notorious for genre crossovers in the entertainment industry. With the help of visionaries like Dr. Dre, the music industry was at the forefront of this revolution. Eve and No Doubt were the first major artists to collaborate between the pop and rap genres, thereby paving the way for future hits. During this era of expansion and
Read moreIt is not often that one game spawns an entirely new video game genre. While many developers have attempted to capture the “magic” needed to spur such iconic titles, most fall short. Modern examples include Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding, FromSoftware’s Dark Souls series, and even Nintendo’s Wii Sports. Although highly innovated, each of the aforementioned built upon previously established genres.
Read moreWhat if the lore of Skyrim combined with the cinematic combat of God of War and infused with the story arc of Metal Gear Solid? Better yet, imagine if directors Hideo Kojima, Cory Barlog, and Todd Howard came together to create this epic work of art. Could a game like this even exist? Would developers from different companies even want
Read moreWelcome to a brand-new editorial column of GamingROI that we are calling “on this day in gaming.” With this new column, we will look back on some of the most important video games from the past and discuss their impact on the modern industry. Our goal is to introduce new players to some of the best games from the past
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