Video game quality and monetization has gotten worse over the years but so has the gaming community. If our favorite games were released today, I think most people wouldn't like them.

I think about this a lot. I agree, people are a lot harder on games than they used to be, and social media can turn that negativity into an echo chamber pretty quick.

I sadly agree with this, and it extends to movies and TV too. The initial reaction to things is almost always negative these days, and it's disappointing.

I think the default response is to slice a creation up. As Matt said whether a game, movie, or television. Drives responses and clicks.

Definitely agree. I miss buying a fighting game with the hidden characters actually on the disc without having to pay extra