Former GiN reviewer and commentator Ryan A. Allen has always been extremely thoughtful and detailed in his commentary and articles about the game industry. He now expands that reach to YouTube in his Kxmode channel.  This week he shares a video with us that highlights his thoughts on seven titles that negatively impacted the industry.

According to Allen: “Not every game changes the industry for the better. This video explores seven titles that left a lasting impact — not because they succeeded, but because they stumbled, overpromised, or broke something in the process. From disastrous launches to business models that shook player trust, these games didn’t just make headlines — they changed how we see the industry.

Some recovered. Others didn’t. But all of them helped reshape how we play, what we expect, and what we now question as gamers.”