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The video primarily critiques the current state of the gaming industry, with a particular focus on Ubisoft's challenges over the past year. Key points include the negative reception of Ubisoft's "Star Wars Outlaws" due to graphics and quality issues, as evidenced by a poorly received 10-minute gameplay video on IGN. The speaker also highlights a broader industry trend of releasing unpolished AAA games that have significant frame rate and refinement problems at launch, contrasting this with the typically polished state of Nintendo releases. Additionally, the video addresses consumer behavior, noting that early buyers often face a less polished experience and that companies like Ubisoft and EA exploit consumer tendencies to buy games immediately, even if they are unfinished. The content creator touches on their personal gaming habits, mentions the surprising early access sales for EA Sports College Football 25, and encourages audience engagement through comments and their Locals community.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on Ubisoft’s difficult year, particularly highlighting issues with their major releases. The content creator briefly mentions the controversy surrounding Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which has significant developments in Japan, including government involvement. However, the main discussion centers on the negative reception of Star Wars Outlaws following a 10-minute gameplay video released on IGN. This video received a substantial number of downvotes and critical comments, mainly targeting the game’s graphics and overall quality. IGN’s response to adjust video settings for better fidelity is noted, though there are doubts about its effectiveness. Examples of specific criticisms from viewers include poor graphic details and unconvincing animations.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the issue of releasing unpolished games, highlighting that many AAA games launch with significant frame rate problems and lack of refinement. They mention how early buyers often get a less polished version compared to those who purchase the game later. The speaker contrasts this with Nintendo games, which are typically polished upon release, citing Luigi’s Mansion 2 as an example. They critique a specific game set to release soon, pointing out its frame rate issues and Ubisoft’s refusal to delay its launch despite the problems. The speaker also notes that Ubisoft’s decision likely stems from the certainty that consumers will buy the game regardless.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses their decision to purchase a sports game after many years, emphasizing that they won’t buy another one soon and only play occasionally. They express disbelief that over 2.2 million people paid $100 for early access to EA Sports College Football 25, criticizing the gaming industry’s practice of releasing unfinished games because consumers continue to buy them immediately. The speaker encourages viewers to share their opinions in the comments, particularly regarding the modern state of gaming and the new Star Wars game “Outlaws.” They also promote their Locals community, offering exclusive content and live streams, and encourage viewers to like, share, subscribe, and hit the notification bell.