• Episode 71: What Happened to Western Game Developers

  • Jan 22 2025
  • Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins
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Episode 71: What Happened to Western Game Developers

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    🎮 Have Western game developers lost their edge, or are they evolving with the times? In this thought-provoking episode of the Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers Podcast, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips explore the rise, struggles, and shifts facing Western game developers today.

    In This Episode:

    • 🌍 The golden age of Western game developers – iconic titles that defined an era.
    • 🔄 What changed? – Analyzing industry trends, cultural shifts, and market pressures.
    • 🔥 The impact of Eastern developers – how Japan and other regions are shaping the global gaming landscape.
    • 🧠 What’s next for Western studios – are they poised for a comeback or fading into obscurity?

    Highlights:

    • A look back at classics like Mass Effect, The Witcher, and Skyrim.
    • The rise of live-service games and its toll on creativity.
    • Insights into how Western studios compare to Eastern developers in innovation and execution.
    • Predictions for the future of Western game development.

    📢 Join the discussion! Whether you’re a fan of Western RPGs or curious about the industry’s evolution, this episode is packed with insights, history, and debate. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more gaming news and analysis. Tune in now!
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