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The video covers the emergence of Frost Giant, a new gaming studio founded by ex-Blizzard employees set on revitalizing the real-time strategy (RTS) genre. Emphasis is placed on Frost Giant's commitment to core RTS values and integrating successful game elements. Community feedback's significance in game development, learning from Blizzard's past errors, and the importance of key features like ladder systems in RTS games are highlighted. There is optimism for Frost Giant's reception of feedback and the potential for success. DreamHaven's projects and the anticipation for a new AAA RTS game in the market are also mentioned. The video prompts interaction regarding top games on Twitch and upcoming projects, with plans to delve deeper into Frost Giant and Dreamhaven developments.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on a new gaming studio, Frost Giant, formed by former Blizzard employees dedicated to creating real-time strategy (RTS) games. The video creator highlights the lack of prominent RTS games in the industry and the excitement around Frost Giant aiming to fill that void. Frost Giant’s emphasis on core RTS values and incorporating elements from successful games like WarCraft 3 and StarCraft 2 is mentioned. The creator appreciates Frost Giant’s approach of not reinventing the wheel but adding their own touches to the genre. The importance of community feedback in game development is also emphasized, especially in comparison to past mistakes made by Blizzard.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the importance of feedback in game development, using Blizzard’s past as an example. The feedback given during alpha testing was often ignored by Blizzard, resulting in delayed implementations of crucial features. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of listening to player feedback, especially in competitive games like real-time strategy (RTS). They highlight the need for fundamental features like a proper ladder system and observer mode at launch. The speaker expresses hope for Frost Giant Studios to prioritize player feedback, potentially leading to the success of their upcoming RTS game. The segment concludes with cautious optimism regarding the future of RTS games, mentioning DreamHaven’s projects and the anticipation for a new AAA RTS game in the market.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the excitement around top games on Twitch, prompting viewers to share their thoughts on these games and upcoming projects like Frost Giant and Dreamhaven. The speaker hints at future videos focusing on these developments as Frost Giant progresses in game development. The segment concludes with a thank you message to viewers.