I'm not sure I believe this. There is an entire industry that revolves around video essays of how George Lucas personally ruined childhoods. The difference is that George Lucas lives behind a wall between creator and audience.
The difference with video games is that developers themselves build parasocial communities for their games. Playtesting and marketing are so interlinked.
The difference with video games is that developers themselves build parasocial communities for their games. Playtesting and marketing are so interlinked.