http://inquisitr.disqus.com/enWed, 20 Aug 2008 11:07:27 -0000http://www.inquisitr.com/2493/are-independent-studios-the-future-of-gaming/#comment-1699855Entirely agree with you, graphics, 3d and animations are over rated. A game can look amazing and be boring after 5 minutes. We are taking a totally reverse approach with <a href="http://www.erepublik.com" rel="nofollow">www.erepublik.com</a> allowing us to be a lot more creative.alexisWed, 20 Aug 2008 11:07:27 -0000http://www.inquisitr.com/2493/are-independent-studios-the-future-of-gaming/#comment-1686308As you point out, independent studios have much greater flexibility in innovating and coming up with new ideas. But while the top-selling titles are the franchises, and with the amount of money needed to develop high-quality (if not high concept) games, the EAs and the Vivendis won't be too worried. But that doesn't mean there isn't a strong market for cult games - which by definition have a limited appeal - and like you I hope that the indies continue to produce new and exciting titlescuriouslypersistentWed, 20 Aug 2008 08:50:50 -0000