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Re:More than 300 game developers lost their jobs in one day,... by falleng0d on Thursday December 05, 2024 @12:11PM (#42330155)
Gacha + waifus is definitely a huge hit. Especially because it also capture the female audience. Also cosplays on conventions do free advertising. (see Genshin Impact)

Never seen a eastern studio release a game of this genre.

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Re:More than 300 game developers lost their jobs in one day,... by johnnyanmac on Thursday December 05, 2024 @12:20PM (#42330236)
It's a mixed bag. Like any other live service game, you'll see 1-2 breakout hits and then 100 more that can't even last a year. Sex can't magically sell everything.

relying on organic advertising is even harder than making a good game. Some things are just in a snug little corner and never truly break out to that mainstream.

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