- Ben Starr from Final Fantasy and Expedition 33 wants the industry to build new IPs.
- He wants the studios to move ahead of the past and focus on something fresh and new.
- Starr said he would love to play new characters, and that is what we should look towards.
We are at a point in the gaming industry where studios don’t really want to experiment or take risks; instead, sequels and remasters are more prevalent. This is because the budgets have become insane, and it is difficult to generate enough revenue.
However, a renowned voice actor known for playing Verso in Clair Obscur Expedition 33 and Clive in Final Fantasy has urged the gaming industry to develop brand new IPs and stop looking back to the past.
Why it matters: This is indeed a reality as studios prefer to play it safe to avoid major losses if the game fails to take off. So, their best bet is to focus on new titles set in an already established IP or franchise.
During the recent Emerald City Comic-Con, Ben Starr spoke about a bunch of things during an Expedition 33 panel. He also mentioned how he adores the Legacy of Kain franchise, and he would love to be in a future title.
We should be building new IPs, not always looking back to the past.
But during the same discussion, Starr continued that while he loves these already established IPs, it is time for the gaming industry to stop living in the past and start building brand new IPs like Expedition 33.
He mentioned that the Resident Evil franchise is doing so well, but even then, we would rather be part of something new, like Sandfall’s RPG. He would like to originate new characters that people can adore.
Starr has a valid point, and this is something many people would also prefer happened, but again, in today’s day and age, where the industry is so volatile, it gets difficult. However, the solution to that is lower-budget creative indie titles.
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Abdullah is an avid gamer who primarily plays single-player titles. If you can’t find him anywhere, he’ll probably be at his desk playing The Witcher 3 for the millionth time. When he isn’t playing games, he’s either reading or writing about them.
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