Summary of events that became the biggest disappointment for the game area in 2020

'There were some big disappointments for the game community in 2020,' said game media Kotaku, which summarizes the disappointing events for gamers in 2020.

The Biggest Video Game Disappointments Of 2020
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◆ Postponement of Halo Infinite release
The latest release of the HALO series, 'Halo Infinite,' which was originally planned to be released as a launch title along with Microsoft's next-generation game console Xbox Series X , has been postponed until 2021 . It was. Since 'Halo Infinite' was Microsoft's only first-party launch title, Microsoft is in a weird situation with the release of the Xbox Series X but not the first-party title. In addition, since the gameplay video released in July 2020 is 'dull and flat', many people say that there is room for improvement, and the developer 343 Industries also needs improvement. I admit .

Halo Infinite | Campaign Gameplay Premiere – 8 Minute Demo --YouTube


Finally, Halo Infinite has been postponed until the 2021 holiday season.

◆ Making it very difficult to purchase next-generation game consoles
In 2020,many games were sold due to the pandemic of the new coronavirus. At that time, Sony and Microsoft each released next-generation game consoles, so great demand was expected for PlayStation 5 (PS5) and Xbox Series X.

However, when it was actually released, it became clear that the first week sales of both PS5 and Xbox Series X next-generation game consoles were lower than the previous generation game consoles, and the media said, 'Inventory shortage. I'm suffering, 'he said.

PS5 & Xbox Series X first week sales revealed, media pointed out that 'we are suffering from inventory shortage' --GIGAZINE

It has also been pointed out that next-generation game consoles such as the PS5 and Xbox Series X, which are already suffering from low inventories, are being resold at prices that are several times the manufacturer's suggested retail price. PS5 and Xbox Series X have been targeted for high-priced resale by resellers without reaching the reach of gamers who want game consoles, and only resellers are making a lot of profits. Many people are dissatisfied.

Resellers may have sold over 8.5 billion yen by reselling PS5 and next-generation graphic boards --GIGAZINE

◆ Cyberpunk 2077
Announced in 2012, 'Cyberpunk 2077' was a featured work by CD Projekt RED, known as the developer of The Witcher series. However, when it is actually released, it is clear that there are many bugs especially in the PlayStation 4 version and the Xbox One version. As a result, the official started to support refunds, and eventually it was deleted from the PS store, which is the official store for PlayStation.

'Cyberpunk 2077', a series of bugs and crashes, announced apology & refund support, due to defects in the first PS4 version and the first Xbox One version --GIGAZINE

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As a result, the developer CD Projekt RED faces a class proceeding crisis in Poland and the United States.

The developer of 'Cyberpunk 2077' is filed a class action proceeding in the United States --GIGAZINE

The New York Times reports the turmoil since the launch of Cyberpunk 2077 as 'one of the most visible disasters in the history of the game.'

◆ War between Nintendo and fans
Nintendo's ' Animal Crossing: New Clothes Forest 'caused a worldwide boom during the period of refraining from going out due to the pandemic of the new coronavirus. However, Kotaku points out that many game fans are complaining about Nintendo's response to their own games. Nintendo has filed copyright infringement claims against fan games of its own title and has dealt with them rigorously .

A modified Pokemon developed over 8 years was ordered to stop by Nintendo and abandoned the release just before --GIGAZINE

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Also, in 2020, it became clear that Nintendo requested a sales injunction against Joy-Con commemorating YouTuber Etika, who is famous as a fan of Nintendo's work, and criticism was raised on the Internet. It was.

Nintendo suspends sales of Joy-Con, a popular YouTuber model known as 'Guile-kun,' and fans vehemently oppose it --GIGAZINE

◆ Ugly drama around
The popular PS4 title ' The Last of Us Part II ' focuses on violence, anger, and revenge, so 'it's too scary for some,' Kotaku said. However, Kotaku wrote that if it was just good or bad as a work, it would not have been listed as 'a big disappointment for the game community in 2020.'

Naughty Dog, the developer of The Last of Us Part II, was informed of the poor development environment. Kotaku also considers that The Last of Us Part II had a review program a week before its release, but only allowed excessively restrictive reviews. 'I think there are a lot of likes and dislikes about the content of the game, but because there were more ugly dramas around it, it became an ugly case that exposed the bad habits of the game industry.'

◆ Ubisoft confusion
2020 was the year when many Ubisoft employee harassment and abuses were reported. The company's CEO, Eve Gilmo , has apologized to all victims involved in the internal scandal and promised to improve the working environment in the future .

Ubisoft such as Assassin's Creed series is pointed out as a corporate culture that discriminates against women --GIGAZINE

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