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I really think that if fans want meaningful change, then the best approach would be to make an effort to change the copyright laws. That means making an effort to pressure the people in Congress to pass legislation that would rewrite the existing laws

@IronMan30 Because fans often like to believe that they represent the majority of consumers when in reality that's not the case
They also don't like it when their beliefs and worldview are being challenged

These look like they would be good for a metal album cover

Really love the vintage travel poster design

I really like the packaging design of the can

I love how the logo here is basically imitating the NBA style silhouette logo

For those who are bit on the fence, I suggest you should read this blog post
https://askagamedev.tumblr.com/post/189629692776/different-anon-guy-here-continuing-on-from-paper

Love these concept art. Curious to know what these projects would turn out had they not been canned

I'm excited for this but part of me is also skeptical because of how mixed the Game Awards has always been. Don't get me wrong, I think Geoff Keighley is a cool guy, but he needs to make sure that this event needs to he coherent to make it succeed

This article has 'boomer' written all over it

Ah yes the game that YouTubers play and get angry at and ends up creating some funny reactions

@Ardisan Fan art is also not protected and can still be taken down by the copyright owner. The reason why they don't happen often is because the main difference between fan art and fan games is that fan art doesn't compete with Nintendo's games. If a fan makes a Mario game and puts it up on the internet for free, that game is directly competing with Nintendo and can also hurt Nintendo's brand.

@MimoDX2 I understand where you're coming from and I totally get what you're saying. And I really appreciate that you read his articles. But I think it's important to understand that there's a lot more to it than what it look. I also think it's important to know that Nintendo isn't the only company that does this. Square Enix and EA have also done similar things in the past.

Personally, I think fan projects, Dreams and Rom Hacks can still negatively impact a brand. I remember reading from the developer of the Pokemon Uranium fan game that his game actually got more Google searches than Pokemon Sun and Moon did at one point. If a person stumbles across a fan game that's free and has better reviews and becomes popular on the internet, that can still negatively impact Nintendo's sales and reputation. And that's how I feel about this situation. If a Playstation user wants to play Mario, then that person can just simply play Dreams and play a free Mario fan game instead of buying a Switch. And since Sony and Nintendo are competitors, that wouldn't sit well with Nintendo

@MimoDX2 It's a lot more complicated than it looks. I recommend that you read these posts by game developer
https://www.google.com/amp/s/askagamedev.tumblr.com/post/155487254913/why-do-companies-like-nintendo-or-square-enix/amp
https://www.google.com/amp/s/askagamedev.tumblr.com/post/163909523223/i-know-your-stance-on-fangames-is-very-dont/amp

@MrBlacky Don't get me wrong, Dreams is cool and to see people make really interesting stuff is awesome. But I wouldn't say game companies will hire someone who mostly has experience making games with Dreams. While it is a good starting point to get into game development and know the basics of game design, Dreams has its limitations. Preferably, most game companies will more likely hire someone who knows how to use different game engines like Unity, Unreal, Game Maker, etc.

@nessisonett Other game companies besides Nintendo have done similar things before. Square Enix and EA have also taken down fan projects in the past

@Octoguy That's not how things work. It's a lot more complicated than that. Even if a fan game isn't making money, they're still using the brand name which costs money and they're still competing against the real product
Read this post

https://www.google.com/amp/s/askagamedev.tumblr.com/post/155487254913/why-do-companies-like-nintendo-or-square-enix/amp

I was expecting 2K to team up with the new XFL instead of the NFL

I remember these guys for their work on Scott Pilgrim vs The World The Game. They make really awesome music

@Yorumi So you're saying that people's enjoyment shouldn't be a factor in a game's quality? Like ok gamer. Look, games are games. If a good chunk of consumers are having fun and enjoying the game then that should say something, no? Also if me explaining the process and difficulties is some how 'blindly defending', then you have an issue of how you interpret information. If you really are a developer that has 10 years of experience then you should know better.

@Yorumi The game has already sold a lot and many casuals are enjoying the game. That should be an indicator that many people don't think the game is 'low quality'. Also read one of my previous comments. But in short, hiring people is a long and tedious process and it's also expensive. By hiring more people, the development cost can go over budget. While Pokemon Company earns a lot they also spend a lot as well

@Jayofmaya If you know it then why the hell are you trying to oversimplify my argument and ignoring my points about how development works? I already stated how game studios have different priorities and they have a schedule that they need to keep. Also is that really what you're concerned about? The graphics? In my opinion, graphics are the least priority and I think optimization and adding value to a game are more bigger priorities. I already said how Pokemon has a different art direction and how a majority of people who are casuals and children don't overly care that much about the graphics or textures. The sales numbers should tell you that a majority of people are enjoying the game. If 'defending' SwSh in your eyes means talking only about the textures or Dexit and not "there's a lot more going on in game development", then you have an issue of how interpret information.

@Jayofmaya Your attitude is making this really difficult. Quit it and show some respect. Hiring people is long and difficult process. You need to hand in your resume, do a phone interview, do an in person interview, maybe do a test and then wait to be accepted while the people doing the hiring process has to go through other people. Hiring a single employee can take months to do, it's not something that can happen overnight. And even if they do get hired, they have to get up to speed with the tools which also takes time.

Also, hiring people is expensive. The average salary for a person working in the industry is around $10,000/month. If you do the math then that means Pokemon Company would have to pay GF employees $1.47 million per month or $17.64 million per year and that doesn't even include rent, taxes, etc. That money builds up and it's also why layoffs in AAA companies are common. You might say that Pokemon has a lot of money and sure Pokemon Company earns a lot but they also spend a lot. Their revenue was $2.98 billion dollara but their net profit was only $124 million. This means that they spent $2.856 billion. Remember that Pokemon is more than just a game series, they have toys, merch, animation, cards, etc. And each of those require workers and huge amounts marketing. And with a huge international brand like Pokemon, that money builds very fast very quick. It's more complicated than it looks

@Jayofmaya When did I ever said 'yes' about the visuals? Also Game Freak and Nintendo are both separate game studios and both have different amount of employees, development process, schedule, etc. Moreover Pokemon has a different art direction from Mario

@Jayofmaya If you actually take the time to read AAGD's FAQ section, he goes into detail about what goes on behind the scenes and how the process work. Also calling game developers 'lazy' is an insult to the workers who are doing their best to make consumers feel happy. Most people don't understand how game development works or how budgeting works. Just because Pokemon is a huge brand, that doesn't mean that they can do whatever they want. It's complicated

@Yorumi Well ok, then show me what kind of work that you have and what your background is. As for AAGD, his blog has been retweeted and supported by many other developers and workers working in the industry and has even been showcased by Dan Floyd an animator and former host of Extra Credits

@Yorumi Umm how? All I'm doing is simply showing a link to a game developer who has years of experience in the industry. If you really have doubts, then you can just simply look at his FAQ section and ask him on Twitter. He responds quickly and he can give you a good response

@Unit_DTH No problem! There are a lot misconceptions people have about game development in general, so it's important to understand that there are complexities and a lot of layers that goes on when making a game

@Yorumi A lot of the people who are complaining are mostly just super hardcore fans on the internet. Most people who play video games are mostly casuals who just want to play and have fun

@Yorumi You do realize that there's a lot more to it than just simply adding Pokemon in the game? Read this post by a game developer who explains the process
https://askagamedev.tumblr.com/post/186632316431/what-do-you-think-about-the-pokemon-sword-and/amp?__twitter_impression=true

@Baker1000 I think it's important for you to read this
https://askagamedev.tumblr.com/post/149984430220/so-with-the-release-of-metroid-federation-force
https://askagamedev.tumblr.com/post/149466049419/80-20-5

@Kalmaro There are interviews stating that the reason why they're doing small experimental games is because they want help the staff get new experiences and perspectives. So yes I'm confident in saying that Town was used for training purposes

@Kalmaro Those experimental games were made as a way to help employees gain new experience and help think of new ideas, so they're weren't meant to be taken financially seriously. Most game studios usually do small projects for various reasons. With the case of Town and others, they were most likely made as a way to help the new staff get some practice and get them up to speed

@Kalmaro You're strawmanning my argument here. I wasn't talking about Little Town Hero, I was talking about how the various different stuff that Pokemon Company does is a lot more expensive than what most people think it is and how by hiring more people can greatly increase the budget and thus making it harder for a company to earn a profit

@NoxAeturnus People tend to misunderstand how budgeting works. So let's learn some business terms shall we? A company has a total amount of expenses that they use per month. This comprises of various things such as rent, taxes, employee salaries, licenses and so on. This is called 'Burn Rate', the rate a company spends each month. When a company is earning money, then that is called 'Income'. If the Income is bigger than the burn rate, then the company is making a 'Profit'. Pokemon Company's revenue was $2.98 billion dollars which is their income or how much money they've made. That sounds like a lot and seems very good. But Pokemon Company's net profit was only $124 million. This means that they've received $2.98 billion but the money they've spent was around $2.856 billion. You can start to see why that what Pokemon Company does becomes very expensive. Again Pokemon is more than just games, there are other media that they do as well

@NoxAeturnus Just because Pokemon Company has a lot of money doesn't automatically mean that they can do whatever they want. After all money and resources are a finite thing. To give you an idea how expensive it is to hire people, the average monthly salary for person working in the game industry is $10,000. If you multiply that by 147 then Pokemon Company is paying $1.47 million a month or $17.64 million a year. That may not sound much but when you consider that Pokemon also has merch, animation, cards, etc and therefore there are people working on those as well, then that money starts to add up real quick. Not to mention that they also have to pay for marketing which is very expensive especially when they have to compete with other brands. Paying for employees salaries and benefits is expensive and it's the sad reason why layoffs are so common in the game industry

@Kalmaro A majority of people who play video games are mostly casuals who just want to play a game and have fun and most of them rarely engage with people on the internet. From a developer's perspective, I think what matters is ''Are players having fun and enjoying the game?''. Judging by the sales and the general reaction I've seen on social media, it seems that most people are enjoying the game.
https://askagamedev.tumblr.com/post/149466049419/80-20-5

It was a mistake for NintendoLife to post this article

@birthbysorrow Well amateur developers don't have the same knowledge and experience compared to professionals who have more than a decade of experience. The game has already sold well and most casuals are enjoying the game and having fun

@johnvboy Confirmation bias sure is a jerk alright

@jowe_gw SwSh weren't rushed. It's most likely that they've been in development after Ultra Sun and Moon were done, so the development cycle would be around 2 years. Also, we don't know the exact budget for SwSh since Pokemon Company(as well as Nintendo) rarely ever talk about the budget they spend on each game they make

@Discostew Game development can be weird sometimes. I think it's important to understand that Game Freak's experience has mostly been with portable consoles and they've always viewed Pokemon as predominantly handheld only game, compared to Nintendo who has a lot of experience making home console games. I would imagine that making a big leap from 3DS to Switch was difficult for them. So it's understandable as to why they mostly stuck with low poly stuff first.

@KingBowser86 Game companies tend to be quiet and secretive about their own game development. It happens with most game companies, not just Nintendo and Game Freak. You're right that AAGD doesn't have the exact details but he does give good perspectives and judging by his experience, I would say he's reliable

@johnvboy A lot of fans forget that a majority of people who play video games are mostly just casuals who just want to play a game and have fun and then move on. These posts can offer some insight
https://askagamedev.tumblr.com/post/149466049419/80-20-5
https://askagamedev.tumblr.com/post/96091066151/understanding-the-angry-gamer

@Discostew If you really have doubts, then you can just ask him on Twitter. He responds pretty fast and can give you a good answer. Although it's holiday time right now, so you might have to wait until the New Year

@jowe_gw I've already linked posts about how making the models and animations isn't easy and how hardware can impact the code. If you like to proclaim yourself as an open minded person, then try listening to professionals who have years in the industry

@Kalmaro I'm not hiding, I'm just simply providing a different perspective

@jowe_gw I'm not throwing his posts to feel validated. Let's be real here, a lot people like to think that game development is easy when in reality that's clearly not the case. People have a lot of misconceptions about game development and so it's important to understand the nuance of what can happen.

I never said that Game Freak was using the least amount of money possible. My point is that "there's a lot more than it looks"

@Kalmaro @NoxAeturnus Nintendo and Pokemon Company are two separate companies. Sure, they're related but they operate in their own ways. Nintendo doesn't 100% control Pokemon. Look here's posts by AAGD about why throwing money at the problem(hiring and outsourcing) doesn't automatically fix everything. And look, if you really have such an issue with him, then talk to him instead of arguing here.
https://askagamedev.tumblr.com/post/185865627151/how-goodbad-does-throwing-money-at-the-problem
https://askagamedev.tumblr.com/post/185888736921/a-followup-to-the-throwing-money-at-the-problem

@KingBowser86 The reason why I'm posting links to AAGD is because there are a lot of misconceptions people have about game development. To show that reality is a lot more complex than it seems