2017 has been an exceptional year for video games. There have been some monumental releases and industry changes. Amidst the good and the bad, lessons were learned, and here are the top 10 lessons we learned from gaming in 2017.
Do Not Pre-Order Games (Definitely Not Anthem)
This is something we should’ve have learned years ago, and still fail at it. Pre-order culture is rarely beneficial for the consumer, and we should all be wary of it/
Microtransactions Are Bad, Especially In Full Priced Games
Sure, microtransactions can be done right, but if the events in gaming in 2017 are any indication, we’re still a ways off from getting it right.
Nier Is Weird (But Cosplays Are Great)
It’s also a must play game, with a must check-out cosplay scene. You can begin right here.
Lootboxes Can Easily Be Predatory
While I am all for cosmetic items in lootboxes and developers making money for the work they do, lootboxes have become increasingly predatory, and we all need to constantly push back against it.
Your Backlog Of Games Is Probably Never Going To Get Finished
Yep, no way I’ll ever find the time to finish all these older JRPGs.
Exclusives Matter
It’s the reason way Playstation 4 has been dominating the conversation this whole year.
Yakuza Series Is Fantastic
Everyone needs to give the Yakuza series a shot. Begin with Yakuza Zero, and let the magic of early 80’s Japan grab you.
Don’t Grind Through Games You’re Not Really Enjoying
I’m never getting back the time I wasted with Shadow Of War and Destiny 2..
Ubisoft Still Got It
Assassin’s Creed: Origins, Rainbow Six: Siege, Ghost Recon: Wildlands, For Honor, The Division – great games, powered by constant updates and new content.
Single Player Games Are Not Dead
In fact, we had some of the best single player games of all time releasing this year – Zelda: Breathe Of The Wild, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Nier: Automata.. to name a few.
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