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The Phantom Audience Fallacy: How Ghost of Yōtei Stalled the IP
GamesWhy has Ghost of Yōtei stalled at 3.3 million sales? Sony’s refusal to announce a 5 million milestone in their Feb 2026 Q3 report confirms the drop-off. I take a look at how chasing the 'Phantom Audience', the Erika Ishii controversy and shallow writing alienated the core demographic. A breakdown of the ROI trap and how Sucker Punch damaged the IP's future for a quick profit.
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Bungie's upcoming Marathon is walking off a Cliff
GamesWith ARC Raiders dominating the extraction shooter genre, Bungie's upcoming Marathon faces an impossible battle. The £35 price tag, poor timing, and abstract design spell disaster for Sony's investment.
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Code Vein 2: How to kill a successful new IP
GamesCode Vein 2 has launched to a disastrous 52% rating. I breakdown how Bandai Namco killed the franchise with poor UE5 performance, removed co-op, and aggressive censorship to chase a 'modern audience' that does not exist.
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World War Z: Aftermath short review
GamesLooking for a Left 4 Dead successor on Steam? World War Z isn't it. Despite years of updates, the game remains a chore of quantity over quality.
