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How does FromSoftware release AAA games so frequently? Elden Ring boss says "we are just blessed with a great staff" that the studio empowers and retains (www.gamesradar.com)
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[–] dangblingus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 8 months ago (2 children)

What is a AAA game? A game released by a large publisher? Is that the only criteria? Then the answer is "money".

If a AAA game has to meet some level of quality control before it's called AAA, why is Ubisoft and EA considered AAA?

[–] The_Lopen@sh.itjust.works 9 points 8 months ago

Negative. I don't know if you've heard, but Ubisoft is AAAA now.

[–] Daxtron2@startrek.website 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It really comes down to money more than anything. Quality factors in very little. More marketing, higher budgets, larger teams.

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I agree and disagree at the same time here. AAA should and used to signify a higher level of quality. Lately, though, it seems like they finally realized they could shovel shit and still turn a buck.

[–] Daxtron2@startrek.website 1 points 8 months ago

Yeah it definitely should be higher quality with all that money, but like you said, the rot of corporatism really fucks that up.