"I can't stress enough how often I'd hear a retail rep declare a genre/style/look was dead with zero supporting data."

“I can’t stress enough how often I’d hear a retail rep declare a genre/style/look was dead with zero supporting data.”

  • kandoh@reddthat.comEnglish
    151·
    6 months ago

    Counter: If they’d called in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition The Videogame it would have sold just as well.

    • rambaroo@lemmy.worldEnglish
      21·
      6 months ago

      I don’t know, I think the BG branding on top of it did help with the hype because of BG2’s reputation and existing fanbase. The D&D aspect is definitely a bigger deal though.

      Ultimately I think it sold well because it’s a really good game that was easy to turn into fun memes and clips. Plus early access meant there were a ton of people who already played it which helped the hype even more.

      • kandoh@reddthat.comEnglish
        4·
        6 months ago

        Long time between BG2’s release and the phenomenon that is Fifth Edition DnD.

        The popularity and widespread appeal of dungeons and dragons in recent years can’t be overstated