Nintendo's eShop is a mess. Because it puts the shovelware next to everything else.
Steam isn't so bad. I rarely find it unless I'm in the dark recesses of a tag. And whenever im curious if what shovelware exists, I just visit indiegala.
Console certifications only check that a game is functional and meets platform requirements (like achievements, peripheral support, accessibility).
They’re there to ensure a game works and won’t brick any systems or steal bank details etc. They don’t typically check that a game is ‘good’, since it’s so subjective.
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carotte@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 6 pts · 223d
wish steam and nintendo would do the same tbh
RetroGoblet79@eviltoast.org · 1 pts · 218d
Nintendo's eShop is a mess. Because it puts the shovelware next to everything else.
Steam isn't so bad. I rarely find it unless I'm in the dark recesses of a tag. And whenever im curious if what shovelware exists, I just visit indiegala.
warm@kbin.earth · 6 pts · 223d
I thought consoles had their long winded certification processes? Do they not catch these types of games there?
MurrayL@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 223d
Console certifications only check that a game is functional and meets platform requirements (like achievements, peripheral support, accessibility).
They’re there to ensure a game works and won’t brick any systems or steal bank details etc. They don’t typically check that a game is ‘good’, since it’s so subjective.
paraphrand@lemmy.world · -14 pts · 223d
Sony made efforts to improve that because people like you complained about the process. And now here we are.
warm@kbin.earth · 12 pts · 223d
"people like you"
People asking about their certification process?
Even if I was complaining, Sony should want to improve their process without the need of it.
TRBoom@lemmy.zip · 4 pts · 223d
What will Vinny play now then? :(
wizardbeard@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 4 pts · 223d
There's always plenty of garbage on Steam and itch.io