They completely broke the gaming industry & the west is panicking

Summary

Key Points

• Capcom's Devil May Cry 5 continues to sell millions of copies years after its initial release, contributing to the company's nine consecutive years of record-breaking profits and even employee salary increases. 2:01
• While Western game studios face widespread layoffs and declining quality, Eastern developers like Capcom are achieving record profits and sales with consistently high-quality games. 3:04
• New and upcoming Eastern games, such as China's visually stunning and story-focused "Blood Message" and South Korea's well-supported "Crimson Desert," exemplify a commitment to quality and player satisfaction. 6:21
• In stark contrast, many Western games, including major titles like Starfield and The Elder Scrolls Remaster, are frequently released with performance issues, bugs, and a lack of adequate post-launch support. 6:48
• Japanese creator Hideaki Anno's philosophy suggests that Asian developers should reject Western influence and embrace their unique cultural identity, as accommodating global sensibilities can lead to a loss of artistic uniqueness. 11:18
• Capcom's recent resurgence is attributed to its return to making games with a distinct Japanese identity and prioritizing compelling gameplay, moving away from past attempts to Westernize its franchises. 11:18
• Eastern developers like FromSoftware and Capcom succeed by trusting players, offering freedom and discovery, and focusing on core gameplay enjoyment rather than engagement loops, microtransactions, or excessive hand-holding. 18:04
• The fundamental difference lies in development philosophy: Western AAA development often aims to control player progression and engagement, whereas Eastern developers prioritize entertaining players and creating products that reliably function. 18:50
• Western executives frequently misinterpret their failures, blaming marketing or consumer spending rather than acknowledging that players are rejecting manipulative philosophies and poor-quality products. 20:55
• The demand for good games remains strong, but players have lost patience with Western studios' arrogant approaches and are instead choosing Eastern titles that respect their intelligence and passion for gaming. 22:08