Peter Molyneux does it again: Godus Development "No longer his focus" with features missing.
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Why is this man still relevant?
It kind on annoys me in this regard too. Why does Peter get away with committing fraud, yet when I try it, I'll get an officer knocking on my door?
And it's time and time again! You'd think people woul- aah. Fuckit. People are fucking stupid.
It kind on annoys me in this regard too. Why does Peter get away with committing fraud, yet when I try it, I'll get an officer knocking on my door?
And it's time and time again! You'd think people woul- aah. Fuckit. People are fucking stupid.
Yeah, B&W's always been with Microsoft. Pop, Pretty sure they're EA, as I recall them being EA back in the day. Could be wrong on that though.Imperioratorex Caprae said:
EA has Populous, it was free on Origin at one point. Theme Hospital is currently free.BeerTent said:
I understand a developer's plans aren't always compatible with the external forces of developing a game, such as time and money. I just wonder why Peter Molyneux hasn't even learned the basics of what can be done with current technology for many of the things he wants to create when making a game just seems like we aren't quiet to that level of technology and development yet.
I'm honestly surprised he got anybody to pledge that much on his kickstarter.
Starting with Black&White (though that was still a good game) he has not held what he promised even once as far as I know.
Sure, throwing 10$ or 20$ at him is something I can get behind, just for the odd chance he actually delivers and because what he usually delivers is at least playable if very mediocre.
But throwing thousands at a guy who has repeatedly gone "meh, screw those people, I'm done with this project" after finishing half of it sounds utterly crazy.
Starting with Black&White (though that was still a good game) he has not held what he promised even once as far as I know.
Sure, throwing 10$ or 20$ at him is something I can get behind, just for the odd chance he actually delivers and because what he usually delivers is at least playable if very mediocre.
But throwing thousands at a guy who has repeatedly gone "meh, screw those people, I'm done with this project" after finishing half of it sounds utterly crazy.
I think it's hilarious that mobile is taking precedence for bringing in the most revenue, but does that count the 800k+ USD they got for developing the thing in the first place? Money which, at least some extent, would have been counted as revenue for sales if they hadn't done a kickstarter.
Whatever happened to that guy who won the Curiosity cube thing? Has he seen any cash out of this?
I think Peter may have made a bad choice going with Kickstarter. Customers find silly old Peter over-promising and blowing all his budget because of how gosh darn excited he is a lot less cute when its their money he's burned and not some publishers.
I think Peter may have made a bad choice going with Kickstarter. Customers find silly old Peter over-promising and blowing all his budget because of how gosh darn excited he is a lot less cute when its their money he's burned and not some publishers.
Actually, Eurogamer just had an article with him. He got to visit the studio, got a signed poster and t-shirt, and then hasn't been in real contact with them since. So outside of that, nothing that was "life changing."The Bucket said:
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-02-11-the-god-who-peter-molyneux-forgot
18 months later and not a damn thing. At least he's taking it like a champ.
To be fair, Uwe Boll simply doesn't give a shit and releases blatant garbage. Peter's issue has always been promising the sun and stars and never reaching those lofty goals, but even if his games are highly dissapointing, they're not that bad.Olrod said:
Maybe "some publishers" weren't too thrilled with his recent track record, either.The Bucket said:
Interesting read. It sounds like 22Cans had no idea what to do with their eventual "winner".Qitz said:
He is taking it well though. I'd have written them off much sooner.
More like promising an awesome wonderful spaghetti dinner made from scratch, with great meatballs and sauce and other garnishes... and then, after screwing up trying to make the noodles, overcooking the sauce, getting the spice balance in the meatballs wrong, and then sheepishly admitting that you're not as great a cook as you believe yourself to be, while trying to salvage the disaster.Dalisclock said:
Peter Molyneux is a guy who wants to make people become Gods... but his ambition overshoots his ability.
He sold on his name alone. He asked for money to make a game, people gave him money for the game. An now he isnt making the game and has moved on to something else. Thing is Peter is a professional game developer with many years experience. He should no what it takes to make and develop a game from scratch. He isnt someone coding in their basement.
How though? People who were familiar with his name should have known that he never delivers on his promises. NEVER. He's made some fun stuff a long time ago, and even that stuff wasn't nearly as good as it should have been. You can see obviously wasted potential in every single one of his works. The guy can't be trusted.SonOfVoorhees said:
As time goes on I have more and more trouble giving Peter enough credit to attribute it all to simple overexcitement and incompetence. He's been doing this for a while, he must have some idea that some of his promises might be a bit overstatedScow2 said:
After reading that I think even less of Molyneux. He really is just a professional con man, up there with Randy Pitchford.Qitz said:
Nah with Peter Molyneux its more like he really enjoys making a spaghetti dinner and is really enthusiastic about it, talks people into joining him for the greatest spag bol ever and then disappears into the kitchen for most of the evening with all kinds of 21 day matured mince steak, hand picked mushrooms, sun ripened tomatoes and garden grown herbs.Silentpony said:
He never realises he isn't quite at good at spaghetti dinners as he thought he was so the meal is late, the timing is all off and the spaghetti has gotten cold by the time the sauce is ready and stuck together so he microwaves it but he overdid the mince and put far to much pesto in. Once he has watched everyone try and eat it without being to rude he shakes their hands as they leave and tells everyone with a bright, genuine smile "next week its Chicken Teriyaki!"
A little too much dreaming is how. People read Peter Molyneux and God Game and instantly wanted to believe him so they gave money. I almost did too but then I remembered he has a horrible track record and didn't. I'm sure a good bit of them also thought a lot of his faults were due to publishers and that he could handle it on his own perfectly fine. Nope. It's 100% him.Adam Jensen said:
I've always considered Peter Molyneux to be like a wacky uncle. Crazy uncle Pete who shows up once a year to tell his wild tales and fish stories. You never really believe all the things old uncle Pete is saying, but he's family and you love him anyway.
This Godus stuff though, it's just sad. It makes him feel less like Good Ol' Uncle Pete and more like a straight up villain.
This Godus stuff though, it's just sad. It makes him feel less like Good Ol' Uncle Pete and more like a straight up villain.