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Gabe Newell on why game delays are okay: 'Late is just for a little while. Suck is forever.' (www.pcgamer.com)
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[โ€“] briongloid@aussie.zone 45 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm sure they got better, but they never won me back, that original feeling of disappointment is still associated with the games for me.

[โ€“] teft@startrek.website 11 points 1 year ago

I'm pretty sure this is what he means. It's like first impressions with people. You only get one shot. Yes, you can improve the initial release to be playable and amazing but people will remember you put out a shit game to start with and that alienates people.