Why do game developers make so little?

Because the profits from selling games follow a Power law distribution–that is, a small number of titles (and thus developers) make most of the money.

Why are video game sequels better?

Sequels are often viewed as cheap cash grabs. It seems like any game that enjoys even moderate success will have a fellow up released within two or three years. This doesn’t mean that many developers don’t go above and beyond to ensure that the sequel offers the same, and often times a better, experience for gamers.

Why do games have sequels?

For video games, sequels often are simply a better version of the original, and they are heralded as better because they actually are better. The story could be exactly the same, with minor differences of names and places but the major themes kept, and the game might be seen as better than the original.

Do game developers get paid less?

It’s true that game development jobs, on average, pay less than other software development jobs. Why? Because the profits from selling games follow a Power law distribution–that is, a small number of titles (and thus developers) make most of the money.

How much do game developers make in Japan?

Japanese video game developers earn an average salary of ¥5,184,995 (US$57,590) across all disciplines, according to a new Digital Content Association of Japan report collecting various employment-related data.

Are sequels always bad?

The third reason why sequels are almost always worse than the original is simply not having enough time. When a sequel, or any movie for that matter, is rushed, the story, characters, dialogue, and action don’t get enough thought put into them, and the film ends up feeling incomplete.

Why are sequels numbered?

Advertisement: A common way to name movie sequels is to take the title of the original, possibly abbreviated, and add a number. If the movies in a series were made out of chronological order, the numbering can refer either to the order in which they were made or the order in which they take place.

Do good games make great sequels?

Other times, though, it takes another whack at a concept to really perfect an idea. Uncharted 2, Mass Effect 2, Assassin’s Creed 2, Dead Space 2–there are dozens (or, at least, those four) of examples of good games leading to great sequels. But then there are times when a game that would totally benefit from a sequel just never seems to get one.

Will there ever be a sequel to Okami?

Since Capcom still owns Okami, it’d take a small miracle for a real sequel to be released with Kamiya’s name on it. Capcom published a handheld sequel called Okamiden in 2011, but it lacked a certain je ne sais Kamiya. Why?

Will there be a solo remix sequel?

There are even some clues in Solo Remix that hint at a sequel, but, alas, we still haven’t heard a peep on that front.