Pachter: Lame Games like TLG and Shenmue 3 Won't Sell Many Units

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Hynad said:

Care to explain in details what those "outrageous ressources" are comprised of when it comes to TLG?

The game has been in development for a while, but that doesn't mean the game's cost is as high as you make it to be. Higher than what was needed, sure. They had to pay employees to work on this single game for longer than expected. But that's not what raises the game to "outrageous levels" considering how much programmers are paid for their work. And of course, the marketing hasn't even started yet, so this cannot be it either.

So please, elaborate. 

Almost a decade worth of resources and rehiring directors. It costs a certain amount of keep game development in motion (especially for a decade once again). Microsoft has shut down studios for less. Im glad Sony stuck with this one but it wil need to sell. Perhaps not Final Fantasy numbers but it will definitely from my estimation of time and resources have to make more than everyone expects. Im not saying ten millions, but instead of selling 1 million more like three to four million.