• TimewornTraveler@lemm.ee
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    8 months ago

    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?

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      8 months ago

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

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      8 months ago

      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.

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        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.