Lame and insane post, Bethesda and Obsidian owe us Nothing.
Funny time for the topic, http://tradeskill.blogspot.com/2010/10/gamer-entitlement-going-too-far.html about this very problem with gamers these days. In this example it's MineCraft thats the game and the players are taking it to the ultimate extreme. The point of the article is absolutely correct - gamers expect WAY more than is our right given how little money we pay for these games and how many hours of entertainment we get (even at the minimums).
I think all of the gamers who are acting this way owe the gaming companies an apology as well. As long as Bethesda and Obsidian patch and fix the bugs, they are fullfilling their obligations and Then some.
Wow. That blog post really does summarize how most new gamers are these days. I mean I thought I was bad whenever I played for about 9 hours at a time everyday, but I never became like this. I always tried my best to understand what the devs went through to create the games they did, and I always respected them even if they made some decisions along the way I didn't like. It takes a lot of knowledge and talent to create a game like this, and we should appreciate the hard work and effort the devs put into games like this, not take it for granted.
Another reason why I've always had great respect for game developers is because I've always dreamed of becoming one. Video games are my 2nd greatest love next to friends, family, and my girlfriend, and I'd just love to help create a game with even just a small fraction of what New Vegas has. But honestly seeing how kids these days just keep taking things for granted and their parents are not bothering to shape them up, it kind of makes me debate on becoming a game designer. I don't think I could take the constant negativity on just one small little problem. I think it would probably get to me overtime. I mean, yes, there may be the people who love the game and would thank me for it, but then there would be the others who constantly just sit back and whine while calling you a worthless piece of [censored] at the same time. It would just really drag me down after awhile. I honestly wonder how the devs at Obsidian feel right now after seeing comments like that nearly everyday on the forums. To have people just sit back and insult them for their 2+ years of effort (and even love) they put into this game.
Sorry about that. The blog just made me start reflecting on things. God I need a nap. :sadvaultboy: