justinian on 13 May 2013
I don't think so. Gaming like everything else is governed by money (sales).
The problem of originality in gaming has more to do with gamers than the developers... I think.
As long as gamers continue to buy loads of a particular genre or sequel above all else I really can't blame developers for churning out the same old same old.
A couple years back someone compiled a list of "original games" sales in comparison to the sequel and the shooter. It didn't look good for originality.
Original games can be risky. Big sequels are guarantee to swell developers bank balances
Sad really.
