Triple Click Why Are Games So Much Like Jobs?
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Apr 24, 2025 Discover how video games and work intertwine, leading to a sense of satisfaction that mirrors job experiences. Explore the challenges consoles face in a market saturated with choices and discuss how games can combat loneliness while fostering connections. Delve into innovative RPGs like 'Sunderfolk' and uncover their unique mechanics and narratives. Plus, hear about the latest must-play games and the cultural significance of storytelling in gaming!
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Console Differentiation Challenges
- Consoles will lose exclusives as a differentiator and must open up or innovate.
- Differentiators may include unique hardware, ecosystems, or user-friendly modding capabilities.
Games Mimic Rewarding Work
- Modern video games mimic the structure of mechanized work, rewarding disciplined effort predictably.
- They offer a fantasy of rational, fair work contrasting real-world labor's unpredictability and unfairness.
Game Sales Expectations Are Imaginary
- Sales expectations in game development are often arbitrary and speculative.
- Profits and budgets are influenced by imagined targets and internal corporate dynamics more than actual costs.
