5 Ways Devs RUIN Games 💀 #gaming #gamedev

🎮 Are Game Developers Destroying Their Own Games? Here's Why. 💀

If you've ever played a game and thought, “How did they screw this up so badly?” — you're not alone. In this video, we break down the 5 WORST things game developers do that ruin otherwise great games. From always-online disasters to greedy monetization, we’re calling out every major sin that keeps happening in the game industry. Whether you’re a gamer, a dev, or just someone who paid $70 for a half-baked mess, this video is for you.

Let’s be real — the gaming industry is more bloated than a loot box economy, and we’re not afraid to say it. Why do so many games fail at launch? Why do developers ignore feedback, launch broken titles, or shove pay-to-win microtransactions into everything? We dive into all of it — with a satirical twist.

If you’ve ever raged over:

A $70 game requiring an internet connection just to play the tutorial...

A so-called “AAA title” crashing during the intro cutscene…

Or a once-beloved franchise turning into a corporate cash-grab...

...this video breaks down WHY it keeps happening, and what developers should be doing instead.

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💬 What’s Covered in This Video:

🧩 1. Ignoring Player Feedback
We get it. Reddit can be toxic. But if your entire community is saying the same thing — maybe listen? Ignoring fans turns devs into villains faster than any in-game boss.

🌐 2. Always-Online Requirements
Why do single-player games need to be online 24/7? This isn’t an MMO — it’s a single-player story and I’m getting lag in the pause menu. Stop. Doing. This.

💸 3. Predatory Monetization
From battle passes to $50 skins, even games that aren't free-to-play are packed with microtransactions. This video exposes how that practice destroys trust and long-term player retention.

🐛 4. Rushed, Buggy Launches
We all remember Cyberpunk 2077. We joke about “CyberBug 2099” in the video, but the reality is — launching broken games has become way too common. Delay the game. Fix it. Respect the players.

🔁 5. Recycled Sequels & Lazy Content
We love our franchises, but how many times can you reskin the same mechanics and expect players not to notice? Gamers deserve innovation, not just shinier graphics and the same mission loop.

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📊 Why This Matters:

The gaming world has changed. Players are smarter, louder, and more informed than ever. YouTubers and independent reviewers have more influence than traditional gaming journalism. And we’re done being quiet about half-finished titles being sold at premium prices.

Games are no longer just entertainment — they’re investments of time, money, and emotion. When developers cut corners, over-monetize, or ignore their communities, players walk. This video is not just a roast — it’s a reality check for the industry.

Whether you're a fan of AAA blockbusters or indie gems, the lessons here apply across the board. These are the 5 most common mistakes in game development, and they continue to repeat across some of the biggest studios — Activision, EA, Ubisoft, Blizzard, Bethesda — yeah, we’re naming names.

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🧠 Why You Should Watch:

You're a gamer tired of broken games

You're a developer who wants to know what not to do

You love funny, sarcastic, fact-based gaming commentary

You want to vent about the state of the industry and feel seen

This video is made to entertain, inform, and spark discussion. It’s not just a rant — it’s a breakdown of what’s broken, why it keeps happening, and what needs to change before the industry drives itself off a cliff (again).

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🔥 Comment below if you’ve played a game that made one of these five mistakes. We’ll feature the funniest and most painful examples in the next video.

👇 And if you're still reading this… you’re a legend. Hit like, sub, and share if you’ve ever rage uninstalled a game after a patch somehow made things worse. You’re not alone.

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