Resident Evil Creator Says Only Bad Games Can Be Spoiled By Streaming
Shinji Mikami argues that if watching a stream is a sufficient experience, the game itself lacks quality.
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The brief
Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami has commented on the relationship between game streaming and game quality. He stated that if watching a playthrough is enough for a person, the game was not good enough.
Coverage from IGN, Kotaku, and Video Games Chronicle emphasizes Mikami's view that developers are responsible for creating games people want to play rather than just stream. Other reports from AUTOMATON and Tech4Gamers highlight his assertion that only weak games can be spoiled by streaming.
Future coverage may focus on further developer reactions to these claims regarding the impact of streaming on game design.
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Quick answers
What is Shinji Mikami's stance on game streaming?
He believes that if watching a stream is sufficient for a user, the game was not good enough.
Who does Mikami believe is responsible for this issue?
According to IGN, Mikami says it is on developers to make games that people want to play rather than just watch.
Which outlets reported on these comments?
The comments were reported by AUTOMATON, Tech4Gamers, ixbt.games, Video Games Chronicle, IGN, and Kotaku.
Coverage (6)
- Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami says “if watching a playthrough is enough, the game wasn’t good enough” AUTOMATON · 21d ago
- “If Watching A Steam Is Enough, The Game Isn’t Good Enough”, Says Resident Evil Creator Tech4Gamers · 21d ago
- Resident Evil Creator: If Watching a Stream Was Enough for You, Then the Game Was Weak ixbt.games · 21d ago
- If players are happy just watching a stream then the game isn’t good enough, Shinji Mikami reportedly says Video Games Chronicle · 21d ago
- Resident Evil Creator Shinji Mikami Says It's on Developers to Make Games People Want to Play, Not Just Stream IGN · 21d ago
- Resident Evil Creator Says Only Bad Games Can Be Spoiled By Streaming Kotaku · 21d ago
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