"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
    141·
    10 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·
      10 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·
        10 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