![]() ![]() ![]() The long shadow cast by leak culture, and the wider modern obsession with being 'in the know' may be responsible for tight-lipped devs, but with CD Projekt Red and Ubisoft's recent multi-faceted reveals, there appears to be a broader show-all trend emerging from some game developers, seemingly keen to roadmap several years of plans and projects in one fell swoop. A late flurry of trailers showcasing gameplay, narrative direction, and speculative story information, however, appeared to turn the heads of many doubters, realigning Nintendo's ambition with player expectation in the process. I can't think of a time when so many fans were so unsure of a Zelda game in the build up to its launch, especially one following what is considered by many to be the best in the enduring decades long series. In fact, I don't think it's a stretch to say it's the happiest I've seen the community in recent memory.Įlsewhere, consider the incoming The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. If we look to the likes of GTA 6, another hotly-anticipated and long-awaited game, driven by an equally fervent and demanding community, the outpouring of praise for Rockstar on the two highest-profile occasions it spoke directly to its fans last year – when the developer announced GTA 6 was in active development, and when it responded to the unfortunate in-development leaks – was notable. Developers are under no obligation to share their secrets, or have a free and open front-facing dialogue from behind the scenes, but instances like this definitely underscore the importance of communication between creators and players. But I'm also, surely, stating the obvious. Okay, so I'm being a little flippant here. "I couldn't say what Team Cherry is thinking behind the Silksong curtain, I am absolutely certain would-be players would appreciate more transparency moving forward."
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