Good News: Single Player Games Aren’t Dying! -- CLS Side Quest

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Published on February 13, 2018 5:00:01 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQPuzlBO0PM

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Many gamers are worried about the future of single player games. Trust me, I’m a solo player, so I get it. But there’s nothing to fear, my friends. We may get fewer single player games in the future as publishers pivot more towards online functionality and games as a service. But the flood of campaigns won’t stop, and may actually improve in quality as a result.

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