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"Randy Buehler reported it took him about two weeks to start understanding things well enough to begin having fun." When someone like him has such trouble unde
by Agentlien 7y ago
"Randy Buehler reported it took him about two weeks to start understanding things well enough to begin having fun."
When someone like him has such trouble understanding and enjoying the game, reaching and captivating a broad enough audience for profitability is a tall order.
- jandrese 7y agoEspecially when you have a fairly steep up-front cost discouraging new players from trying it out, plus the promise of a lot more cash sinks if you want to keep playing. IMHO Valve priced itself right out of the market. Multiplayer games require a critical mass of players to stay alive but Valve was running it like a niche hobby.