PC RPGs - Time To Man The Lifeboats?

Thanks to GameBanshee for their editorial, written by former Black Isle designer Damien Foletto, discussing how PC RPGs can survive the console role-playing game's popularity surge. He explains that console-originated RPG successes such as Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic are a boon: "There is no denying that SW:KOTOR's open-endedness, character creation, and story are heavily influenced by PC RPG development." This, he suggests, helps everyone out in the long run: "When these gamers are exposed to the deeper intricacies of RPG game play, and if they enjoy it, then they are more likely to pursue similar gaming experiences. This may eventually lead them to PC RPGs, or it might just make them more demanding for deeper console RPGs." Elsewhere, the rise of the console RPG is backed up by a new 'GameSpotting' editorial naming their favorite RPGs of 2003, all of which originated on consoles.

Comments

Re:KotOR's just a PC RPG that came out early on XB

[oskillator]

It's missing two key features from Neverwinter Nights, though: the emphasis on content creation, and the hair that acts like a hair-painted bowl attached to the scalp by a spring.

Re:KotOR's just a PC RPG that came out early on XB

[Creepy Crawler]

And you know the next thing that'll be dead is FreeBSD...umm wait.

(shakes head)

Nevermind