I don't understand how game dev works, how does a publishing company fire the CEO of a game dev company. Like do these publishers own the game company?
Not sure I can support that take. Kinda focussed on the headline there and ignores the fact that other people work there also, that are probably relying on the success of this game for their paychecks and ability to keep making games. The dev industry in general is not in great shape atm.
Let the courts sort out shady business practices imo.
Support a decent game (if it is decent).
Certainly don't preorder. Looking at you internet denisons.
other people got paid already. they most likely wont loose money or portfolio if you boycott. its rare that lower level devs and artists are getting any percent of the sales numbers. This talking point from you is coming straigt from bigger publishers all the way to stockholders that have nothing to do with the product.
I thought the people fired were executives, not creatives.
Edit: I also don't see how a boycott helps the actual people working on the game.
Pirate it is
Just an Idea but could it be that the game was delayed because it is just not ready yet? Yes it could be an evil scheme sure, but maybe it is not. Has anyone here really any hard facts or insider information about the true status of the game?
So is like what happened in ZA/UM with Disco Elysium?
But can I still buy the OG subnautica?
Heads up: once in a blue moon it’s on “sale” for free on Epic Games.
(Ask me how I know.)
they did such a bad job on Below Zero, this could be a turn for the better for the series. though if there are microtransactions that would kill it.
Below Zero wasn't a bad game.
I will wait and see how its release goes, not that I ever pre ordered a game anyways
I don't have high hopes but I'm going to save my opinions for when it's released
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