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At this point I'm going to Ladbrokes and betting against everything Kotaku promotes. They are like Jim Cramer of the gaming industry.

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[–] Mirshe@lemmy.world 54 points 2 months ago (1 children)

And in some cases, the IP getting a shit movie or show can tell the game developers "well, time to drop the entire brand for 15 years".

[–] Crismus@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

The Wing Commander and Dungeon Siege treatment.

[–] Mirshe@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It wouldn't have surprised me if WOTC dropped D&D as a brand if Honor Among Thieves had flopped.

[–] catloaf@lemm.ee 5 points 2 months ago

I wish they would have. They've treated d&d terribly.