AAA Games are making Mistakes, Indies to the Rescue

Summary In this episode of the Nerd Nest Podcast, Bill and Russ discuss the Triple-I Initiative showcase and the juxtaposition between indie games and AAA games. They also talk about the controversy surrounding Ubisoft's pricing and the removal of content from the base game. The conversation then shifts to game preservation and the importance of allowing players to continue playing games even after servers are shut down. Finally, they discuss the games they have been playing, including Helldivers 2 and Destiny 2. The conversation covers topics such as playing modern games like Helldivers and The Last Guardian, the popularity of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, the experience of playing Fallout 4 after many years, the release of iOS emulators on the App Store, and the possibility of a Sega Saturn Mini console. In this conversation, Russ and Bill discuss their experiences with Sega Saturn and the possibility of a Sega Saturn Mini console. They reminisce about their past experiences with Sega consoles and the frustration of constantly upgrading to new systems. They share their favorite Sega Saturn games and express their desire to play them on a dedicated mini console. They also discuss the idea of leaving tips for game developers and the challenges of implementing such a system. They touch on the topic of selling ROMs officially and the fair pricing for old games. Russ shares his recent video about the Game Boy FPGA and his positive experience with it. Keywords Triple-I Initiative, indie games, AAA games, Ubisoft, pricing controversy, game preservation, server shutdown, Helldivers 2, Destiny 2, modern games, Helldivers, The Last Guardian, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Fallout 4, iOS emulators, App Store, Sega Saturn Mini, Sega Saturn, Sega Saturn Mini, Sega consoles, favorite games, tips for game developers, selling ROMs, fair pricing, Game Boy FPGA Takeaways The Triple-I Initiative showcase highlights the creativity and diversity of independent games. The pricing controversy surrounding Ubisoft's games raises questions about the value of content and the treatment of consumers. Game preservation is important to allow players to continue enjoying games even after servers are shut down. Helldivers 2 and Destiny 2 are enjoyable games that offer different gameplay experiences. Playing modern games can be a fun and enjoyable experience, even if they are not your usual genre or style. The popularity of a game like Final Fantasy 7 Remake can have an impact on its future development and success. The release of iOS emulators on the App Store opens up new possibilities for retro gaming on mobile devices. The possibility of a Sega Saturn Mini console is exciting for fans of the classic gaming system. The Sega Saturn was a beloved console for many gamers, and there is a desire for a dedicated Sega Saturn Mini console to play favorite games. Leaving tips for game developers is an interesting idea, but the logistics and fairness of distribution would be challenging. Selling ROMs officially could be a way to preserve old games, and a fair price for old games would be around $5-10. The Game Boy FPGA offers an authentic Game Boy experience with modern enhancements, and it has received positive reviews from Russ. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 09:44 Controversy Surrounding Ubisoft's Pricing and Content Removal 30:28 Nostalgic Gaming: Helldivers and The Last Guardian 44:51 The App Store Emulator Update 56:01 The Excitement of a Sega Saturn Mini 01:09:20 The Controversy of Tipping Game Developers 01:22:32 The Game Boy FPGA: An Authentic Game Boy Experience