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    John Keefer posted a new article, Former IGDA chairman frustrated at direction of games today.

    In our upcoming feature on Where are They Now, developer and former IGDA chairman Graeme Devine said he is frustrated with the "metrics and monetization strategies" that companies are using in games today, and that developers have lost sight of the fun factor.
    Aug 27, 2012 6:15am PDT
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    John Keefer posted a new article, Former IGDA chairman frustrated at direction of games today.

    In our upcoming feature on Where are They Now, developer and former IGDA chairman Graeme Devine said he is frustrated with the "metrics and monetization strategies" that companies are using in games today, and that developers have lost sight of the fun factor. : ShacknewsThis person is cool!

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      Oh awesome, I had no idea he was working on another adventure. I actually kind of liked The 7th Guest : Mecha Tofu Pirate
      • The 7th Guest is alright - but Stauf was fantastic. : NickDelios
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      Well it started out well until he got to the part about crossing different media types. How's that for mi... : sonicbrewz
      • I don't see why not. I like the Batman movies and games, but never touched the comic books, I don't feel ... : Memphis-Ahn
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      Without reading the article, I just want to express that the business of creating games is a business. Un... : Metasparks
      • There are still some developers who can make an amazing game on a low budget. My favorite games of the p... : the archvileThis person is cool!
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      It feels like a lot of these games are no longer directed by people who are gamers at heart. Its just col... : Hero of Kvatch
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        Agreed; market research and psychologically tuning games for addiction are huge negative forces. Shareho... : the archvileThis person is cool!
        • I just find it so weird that publishers persist with massive budget, 'low risk' titles. If any of those t... : PlayfulPuppyThis person is cool!
        • That's kind of why I'm ok with seeing companies like EA and Activision having troubles and possibly going... : Mecha Tofu Pirate