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Originally Posted by Chivas
Only one problem with this, big companies aren't interested in small genre low profit sims. Thats why the only people developing them are companies formed from small groups of like minded WW2 combat sim enthusiasts. Like you say these small groups are overwhelmed by the complexity we all want in these sims, but without them the genre is finished.
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By no means do I claim to be knowledgeable in software programing. However, I have been in business world for 30 years. If I were in the corner office at 1C. It seems to me the" New Engine" in all its glory real or potential would easily lend itself to more lucrative revenue streams. For example, Lucas Arts/entertainment is doing a " Red Tails" movie. Why not develop a flight sim along with software engineered for movie and /or documentry applications. Modern Warfare has a huge following for its on-line land battles with some air warefare, although very arcadeish. However, you get the point.
Electronic Arts buys small and not so small software companies constantly. Look at SIMS an obscure idea for a niche, that turned out to be the all time leading game/sim of all times. It can be done, just not in Russia.