The managers chose to do this, and they chose a horrendous concept.
The developers just tried to execute, they also failed but the project was doomed from the start.
It's because they are not. An Rpg is not a jrpg just because it's made in Japan. JRPG refers to a very specific type of game, turn based largely linear. Final fantasy, Dragon Quest, Chrono Trigger, Octopath Traveler, etc etc. That's what most people think when you say JRPG and if so they would be right to say that they like or dislike the genre. This is a non issue as usual.
No Man's Sky lead says Light No Fire will let you climb mountains that are "miles high, taller than Everest" (www.gamesradar.com)
QB coach Webb remarks about Russell Wilson (www.si.com)
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum studio Daedalic reportedly lays off 25 employees, exiting game development (www.eurogamer.net)
Baldur's Gate 3 PC release date jumps forward to early August, but PS5 gets slight delay (www.eurogamer.net)
Balder's Gate 3 will now be released in full on 3rd August on PC. This is almost a month earlier than was originally anticipated.
Google distances itself from planned drag performance after employee petition (www.cnbc.com)
This is absolutely on brand. Can't trust these companies to do what's right.
The โJRPGโ label has always been othering (www.polygon.com)
interesting article for consideration from Polygon writer Kazuma Hashimoto. here's the opening:...