A Furry Gamer's Cry: The Downfall of Triple A Games
2Kiba Snowpaw, an Alpha Ice Wolf gamer from the '80s, reflects on the rise and fall of the AAA gaming industry. In his perspective, AAA games have lost the charm, innovation, and fierce competition that once defined them. According to Kiba, the industry, once a beacon of creativity, has declined into a territory of greed and short-term profit goals, leading to repetitiveness and a lack of genuine gaming experiences. He criticizes the entry of exploitative mechanics in games, like loot boxes from mobile gaming, and the negligence towards investing in quality game development by big publishers. However, Kiba sees hope in indie developers, despite the challenges they face from the dominant AAA industry. He acknowledges some modern games as shining examples of what the industry can still offer but emphasizes they're the exception, not the norm. Kiba calls upon gamers to voice their demands for better-quality games and to support indie developers. He believes gamers can influence the industry to return to its golden age. The message ends with a heartfelt call to stay true to genuine gaming experiences.