Why do companies even make core games?

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psrock said:

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Riachu said:
It's not like core games don't appeal to the masses.

Yes, core games can appeal to the masses.

But it's all too often that the point of entry carries a barrier that prevents certain games from being accepted.  Look at the ones with LONG cutscenes, the ones with walls of text, and the ones with gameplay mechanics that only those familar with the franchise/genre for the ones don't reach mainstream appeal.

casual is maintream or just another market ?

Going by O-D-C's long, Mainstream = 80% of customers and Casual populace > Hardcore populace so yes.

Mainstream = Casual.