Let me dissect your comment because it’s dumb:
It’s totally relevant. Please watch the video.
So you think that game companies only make money off the initial batch of people that bought the game at release? lol
Talk to me about longevity when AoE IV has had a significant active player base for several years like AoE II or StarCraft. Right now AoE IV is shaping up fall into oblivion not a year after its release and that’s because at its core it’s not a great game, it’s mediocre and people move on to other, better things. Make a GREAT game, and longevity will come naturally. It’s shouldn’t be forced and done by sacrificing other aspects.
Back when AoE II was created, eSports weren’t even a thing. That game is simply good.
Isn’t the whole point of gaming to feel good? So all the 80-90% player base that play against the AI or campaigns are somehow “cheating” or not worth taking into account? I don’t get it.