Welcome to the second entry in our Summer Singles Series. This episodes topic: SHOVELWARE!
The conversation explores the concept of shovelware in gaming, which refers to low-effort games that are often considered cash grabs. They debate whether shovelware is good or bad for gaming and gamers, with some arguing that it caters to trophy hunters and provides easy platinum trophies. Others express concerns about the flood of low-quality games in the market and the impact on the overall gaming industry. The hosts explore the removal of shovelware from the PlayStation store and the prevalence of shovelware on the Nintendo eShop.
Keywords
shovelware, low-effort games, cash grab, My Name is Mayo, clicking game, trophy hunting, platinum trophies, game development, indie developers, game market, Sony, PlayStation Store, shovelware, video games, PlayStation store, Nintendo eShop, indie games, Ratalaika Games, My Name is Mayo
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Topic of Shovelware
04:02 Debate: Is Shovelware Good or Bad for Gaming and Gamers?
12:27 Impact of Shovelware on the Gaming Market
16:35 The Impact of Shovelware on PlayStation
20:47 The Nintendo eShop: A Haven for Shovelware?
24:05 The Perception of Shovelware in the Gaming Community
27:27 Final Thoughts on Shovelware: Good or Bad?
