My Top Ten Disappointments Surrounding Gaming in 2016
64This year has had a lot of ups....but a lot of downs. And I look at the worst disappointments that 2016 had to offer. Because trust me, there were a lot of them. And it's youtube, it has to be a top ten list form.
#10 – Game Awards 2016
Sources:
Awards Removed: https://techraptor.net/content/game-awards-2016-fan-creations-removed
Keighley Interview: http://www.polygon.com/2016/11/16/13649776/the-game-awards-2016-no-mans-sky
#9 – Crytek
Not Getting Payed 2016 - http://kotaku.com/crytek-employees-say-theyre-not-getting-paid-again-1790012755
Not Getting Payed 2014 - http://kotaku.com/sources-crytek-not-paying-staff-on-time-ryse-sequel-d-1594967505
Closure: - https://techraptor.net/content/crytek-closes-5-studios-amid-rumors-employees-not-getting-paid
#8 – PC Performance
Trafffic PC Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dwZNvBjJOg&t=2s
Mafia 3 with Shaggy Online -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K-MTBUgrqU
Jayces styles No Man's sky - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FkQF3hMG-8
weaponsandstuff93 Dishonored 2 Performance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3aG-ou_Cbw
#7 – Capcom
SFV Needed More Polish on Launch - https://techraptor.net/content/capcom-admits-street-fighter-v-needed-polish
SFV Looking into Arcade mode - https://techraptor.net/content/capcom-looking-into-arcade-mode-for-street-fighter-v
Alex's DR4 review: https://techraptor.net/content/dead-rising-4-review-coal-miners-glove
Footage from Umbrella Corps:
ACG - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8QBPxFwmLc
Cadd- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c7UtEuH5tc
Angry Joe - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PUsnzNfOwQ
#6 - Comcept
Launch Issues: http://alwaysnintendo.com/everything-going-mighty-no-9s-messy-launch/
Wii U: https://mynintendonews.com/2016/06/21/the-wii-u-version-of-mighty-no-9-is-suffering-from-many-problems-deep-silver-is-releasing-a-patch-today/
#5 – Disclosure Issues
FTC Guidelines to follow: https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/ftcs-endorsement-guides-what-people-are-asking
Sample Videos of Disclosure Problems from Pro Syndicate:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I0BegIQkUg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLXdlvMvZnI
ProSyndicate and not disclosing: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/251650/Dead_Realm_publisher_disregards_FTC_disclosure_guidelines_for_YouTubers.php
#4 - “We Know Bettter then You” Mentality
Censored Gaming Video Examples:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsjWqCHPZ0w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ1Nv3A0A-Y
The Ninja Dialogue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA6A-ySMHYI
Initial Rejection of Binding of Isaac: http://www.polygon.com/2016/2/7/10930230/the-binding-of-isaac-ios-mobile-rejected-apple
Binding of Isaac Finally getting approved: http://toucharcade.com/2016/10/24/the-binding-of-isaac-rebirth-approved-by-apple/
#3 – Hello Games and Sony
The Missing Elements of No Man's Sky Launch: https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/4y1h9i/wheres_the_no_mans_sky_we_were_sold_on_a_big_list/
The Hacked Tweet and Response: http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2016/10/28/that-mysterious-deleted-no-mans-sky-tweet-wasnt-a-hack/
#2 – Bethesda's Review Copy Decision
Review Copies Decision: https://techraptor.net/content/bethesda-sending-review-copies-one-day-launch-skyrim-dishonored
PC Performance Problems with Dishonored 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvpgyjRWcqY
Sample Videos Showing Pre-Release Copies Given to Influencers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onFm-7_wTyA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mpQF-01raY
#1 – Missing/Segmented Content on Release
FFXV Episode Gladio: https://techraptor.net/content/final-fantasy-xv-season-pass-wont-include-dlc
Dead Rising 4's True Ending: http://www.gameskinny.com/aur29/dead-rising-4s-true-ending-and-a-timed-mode-to-return-with-dlc
Fire Emblem Fates Third Ending: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/114533-fire-emblem-fates-conquest/73165732/842058091?page=3
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