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How does FromSoftware release AAA games so frequently? Elden Ring boss says "we are just blessed with a great staff" that the studio empowers and retains (www.gamesradar.com)
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[–] [email protected] 9 points 8 months ago (2 children)

what the hell does the number of As even mean? how does one quantify how many As your game has? if I made a game today and shipped it how many As could I get today?

[–] [email protected] 37 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Recently one of the executives at Ubisoft called Skull and Bones a AAAA game. Now the internet is dunking on it.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I read it's how the companies talked to the stores, AAA meant it would probably be popular and expensive so you better order a big batch.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago

Is that so?

It fits with my understanding as well, but comes from investment grade bond ratings where AAA usually signifies the highest quality (i.e. the best chance of getting paid back). A AA bond is still a good bond, but it has a higher risk of default.

But in practice, I just see AAA as a "high budget production," both in development costs and marketing. It doesn't mean it's a better product, just one with a lot more money on the line.