Stumbled upon this video, which kind of summarizes the issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJxaIP8F3K8

In summary

  • lack of risk taking by the industry
  • lack of creativity
  • industry prioritizes profit by making games compatible with the previous consoles generation
  • removal of split screen
  • outdated voice communication compared to PC Discord
  • disabled voice communication by default

For people here who have a current console, what do you think about this?

Another video on the topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61lX2mixdKQ

  • ℕ𝕖𝕞𝕠@midwest.social
    271·
    3 months ago

    I have a Switch, which has hundreds of games and great couch coöp. I can’t speak to most of the other concerns except creativity, and to that I say: Any platform open to indie devs is one that won’t suffer from lack of creativity. You’ll have to deal with Sturgeon’s Law, but that was always true.

      • themoonisacheese@sh.itjust.works
        15·
        3 months ago

        I don’t know what this sub’s view on that is, but a hacked switch is especially nice, since usually the latest releases won’t be cracked right away but older ones will be

    • fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.comEnglish
      51·
      3 months ago

      Have I stumbled upon the only Switch comment about indie that doesn’t have a Steam Deck response?

      Wait… What have I done…

      • mossy_@lemmy.world
        1·
        3 months ago

        Part of the value of the Switch is being able to put it in the dock and connect to TV. It’s a lot harder to co-op when you only have the little screen.