The Death Of AAA Games
Oh how the mighty have fallen
In the expansive landscape of entertainment, video games stand out as a unique and immersive medium that captivates people’s imagination. Among these, AAA games are often seen as the pinnacle of what the industry has to offer.
These titles are characterized by massive budgets, extensive development resources, and a promise to deliver cutting-edge technology and immersive storytelling. However, despite these impressive traits, there is a growing debate among gamers and critics alike regarding whether AAA games truly offer value that matches with their growing cost.
Why Is There Doubt In AAA?
Within the past decade of AAA gaming, there has been some significant highs and lows throughout the industry, but in recent years some of the most anticipated AAA games have been pretty disappointing to say the least. Original titles such as Anthem (2019), Forspoken (2023), Redfall (2023), and even Starfield (2023) showcased so much promise and anticipation, but ended up with disappointed launches due to buggy gameplay and redundant storytelling.
