In praise of publishers: Times they were game-changers
Publishers, often critiqued for prioritizing profits, can be key to a game's success, providing resources, marketing, QA, and distribution. Partnerships like Sony and Naughty Dog for The Last of Us, Microsoft and Mojang for Minecraft, CD Projekt and Bandai Namco for The Witcher 3, and Square Enix with Nintendo for Octopath Traveler highlight their crucial roles in shaping gaming hits.
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