4 reasons why the gaming landscape needs weird games like Alan Wake 2 and Death Stranding

The gaming world needs more weird games.

Mar 23, 2025 - 19:34
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4 reasons why the gaming landscape needs weird games like Alan Wake 2 and Death Stranding

We live in an era where video games take nearly a decade to develop and cost more to make than some Hollywood blockbusters. With so much money and so many jobs on the line, it’s no surprise that studios play it safe, sticking to tried-and-true formulas instead of taking risks. If it isn’t a surefire hit, it’s not worth making — at least, that’s the industry mindset.