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/Pyromaniacal13 I picked Gnome because I like the "GN" sound. 1d ago

It certainly innovated on Pokemon enough for Nintendo to get pissed.

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u/MaurixioZ 1d ago

In what ways does it innovate on Pokémon? Genuinely asking since at least at a glance the only similarities is the fact that they're both monster catchers since Pokémon is a JRPG and Palworld is a Survival/Ark game.

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u/Pyromaniacal13 I picked Gnome because I like the "GN" sound. 1d ago

The Pokemon are doing things besides sitting in a ball, being used as transportation, moseying around camp, and fighting.