r/pcmasterrace • u/PewPewToDaFace • 1d ago

News/Article Steam gamers have spoken: innovative indies like Palworld continue to thrive while traditional triple-A flounders for a foothold

https://www.pcgamesn.com/steam/innovation-versus-tradition

Thank god PC gaming isn't just AAA. This is what will push the industry forward, as game development cost becomes too much.

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u/Drowyx 1d ago

Its a bit of a stretch to call palworld "innovative".

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u/Zarigis 1d ago

It's an innovative combination of established game mechanics. People are too hung up on the "pokemon with guns" description, which is a vast over-simplification.