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At this point perhaps Epic should just bite the bullet and make their own game console like the Steam Deck. I have to imagine many contract manufacturers such

At this point perhaps Epic should just bite the bullet and make their own game console like the Steam Deck. I have to imagine many contract manufacturers such as Quanta, Foxconn, etc. would jump at the chance to manufacture a white labelled device for Epic to develop a platform on and brand. Perhaps they could even make it in a phone form factor like the Nokia N-Gage so they can compete with Apple and Google. Then Epic would be in a great place to show everyone how to provide an open platform that has no developer fees and no costs for developer tools. They can also allow other app marketplaces to be installed on it directly without the need for side loading.

babypuncher 3y ago
They would probably half-ass it like they did with the Epic Game Store then wonder why everyone thinks it's the dumpy alternative that only gets attention through bribery.
- sillysaurusx 3y ago
  It’s not a dumpy alternative. It’s the only alternative that currently allows AI generated content in games.
  - Lariscus 3y ago
    How is that a point in favor of epic? AI generated assets to me are indicative of game developers who put the least amount of effort into their game. That stuff can stay on the epic store next to the nft games where it belongs.
  - babypuncher 3y ago
    Steam allows AI generated content in games, otherwise The Finals wouldn't be on Steam. To the user however, this means nothing. EGS is just that crappy storefront with less features than steam that you are required to use for some games because Tim Sweeney whipped out his wallet.
    - johnnyanmac 3y ago
      to steam users, you mean. People who just want to buy and play a game don't care about having a social media embedded in their game launcher. But sure, it's extra friction which is why I buy from GOG when I can. Not too relevant either way. If Epic sells their own hardware you'd still end up with a decent computer (even if you have to "jailbreak" it) at worst.

babypuncher 3y ago

They would probably half-ass it like they did with the Epic Game Store then wonder why everyone thinks it's the dumpy alternative that only gets attention through bribery.

sillysaurusx 3y ago
It’s not a dumpy alternative. It’s the only alternative that currently allows AI generated content in games.
- Lariscus 3y ago
  How is that a point in favor of epic? AI generated assets to me are indicative of game developers who put the least amount of effort into their game. That stuff can stay on the epic store next to the nft games where it belongs.
- babypuncher 3y ago
  Steam allows AI generated content in games, otherwise The Finals wouldn't be on Steam. To the user however, this means nothing. EGS is just that crappy storefront with less features than steam that you are required to use for some games because Tim Sweeney whipped out his wallet.
  - johnnyanmac 3y ago
    to steam users, you mean. People who just want to buy and play a game don't care about having a social media embedded in their game launcher. But sure, it's extra friction which is why I buy from GOG when I can. Not too relevant either way. If Epic sells their own hardware you'd still end up with a decent computer (even if you have to "jailbreak" it) at worst.