IT'S EASIER TO CREATE A CLONE OF A CLONE OF A GOOD GAME THAN SOMETHING ORIGINAL
(Posted 2007-06-26 14:32:17 by basscomm)

GamesIndustry.biz is running an interview [
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26101 ] with Jason
Kapalka, the founder of PopCap Games. Among other things he spells out what
a visit to any site with a collection of little Flash games should tell
you: People make cheap clones of existing games because it's easier than
coming up with something new.
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The truth is that very few games are developed without reference to past
games. There's always going to be titles that build on a previous mechanic
or game. But there's a fine line between that and very bold-faced rip-offs
that aren't adding anything to the game and are just trying to make a quick
buck. There's games like that in the hardcore gaming market of course, but
the problem in the casual space is that the investment in resources can be
a lot less. So a three person studio isn't going to build a knock-off of
Warcraft. But they could crank out a clone of Bejewelled in a few months.
The barrier to entry is a lot lower so you get a lot more of it.
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He says a lot more slightly less obvious things. Certainly worth a read.

Link! [ http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26101 ] to the
entire interview (GamesIndustry.biz)

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