What small change would you like to see in the gaming industry?

[Feba]

By small change, I'm talking something that would require a stupidly small amount of effort on the part of a developer. Something one employee could do in a day, and then put in the product.


Personally, I'd have to go with reversible covers. Keep the 'technical'/'shelf' cover on them in the store, and then have something more artistic on the other side of the cover sheet. I've had a few DVDs that did this (although it was still a regular sleeve on each side, with the covers being based off different posters for the movie); it's an extremely small change that makes things that much cooler.

Second to that, better disk artwork. Almost every game has some kind of logo, circular design, seal, etc., use it! Most disks I see nowadays are incredibly bland. It might not matter much, but if you shun cases and keep your entire collection in a disk holder, it's a huge difference.

[TheGrandMom]

Re: What small change would you like to see in the gaming industry?

I like that idea. I don't take my games out of cases but if I did that would be a nice perk.

At this time, I can't think of any little things, only big ones. LOL

[twoshoes]

Re: What small change would you like to see in the gaming industry?

global release dates QQ : (

[MrMageo]

Re: What small change would you like to see in the gaming industry?

i would like to see game companies take a bigger stance on re releasing. not necasarily upgarding games (like many want done to ff7). But their are alot of classics i used to be able to rent and are hard to find and many JP only games id love to play again (the mother. "earthbound" series comes to mind.)

[Feba]

Re: What small change would you like to see in the gaming industry?

Changing release dates and localization schedules and republishing/porting games are both pretty big commitments and costs.

[Kittyneko]

Re: What small change would you like to see in the gaming industry?

Less pricey games.

[Omgwtfbbqkitten]

Re: What small change would you like to see in the gaming industry?

The Death of EA.

Its not asking much.

[Kittyneko]

Re: What small change would you like to see in the gaming industry?

Personally, I'd have to go with reversible covers. Keep the 'technical'/'shelf' cover on them in the store, and then have something more artistic on the other side of the cover sheet. I've had a few DVDs that did this (although it was still a regular sleeve on each side, with the covers being based off different posters for the movie); it's an extremely small change that makes things that much cooler.

Second to that, better disk artwork. Almost every game has some kind of logo, circular design, seal, etc., use it! Most disks I see nowadays are incredibly bland. It might not matter much, but if you shun cases and keep your entire collection in a disk holder, it's a huge difference.

That reminds me of when I bought the PS2 game "Umlimited Saga".

Most beautiful case I've ever seen.
Most ugly game I've ever seen.

[Akashimo]

Re: What small change would you like to see in the gaming industry?

Bonus soundtrack disc included for free.

[Temagori]

Re: What small change would you like to see in the gaming industry?

You know I was thining about artwork etc from games and was curious why they never just uploaded all the artwork on some site and put in a card with a Login I.D. for people to look at the art online. I mean, it would be cheaper than actually physically reproducing all the art and would still give people the chance to see the art if they do desire to.

Just something I could think of that wouldn't take too much time. Build a small artwork database site and place little cards with an I.d. to login with. Plain, simple, nifty. ^^

[DakAttack]

Re: What small change would you like to see in the gaming industry?

Developers need to give themselves more time in planning.

[DakAttack]

Re: What small change would you like to see in the gaming industry?

Developers need to give themselves more time in planning.

[Feba]

Re: What small change would you like to see in the gaming industry?

Bonus soundtrack disc included for free.

Wow. Not only does Akashimo have the most relevant answer (something which would be insanely simple and cheap), but it's a pretty good suggestion too.