--- title: Best GamesIndustry.biz posts — September 2024 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted GamesIndustry.biz posts from September 2024, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/sources/gamesindustry/best-of/2024/09 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/sources/gamesindustry/best-of/2024/09 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best GamesIndustry.biz posts — September 2024 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted GamesIndustry.biz posts from September 2024, curated by the daily.dev community. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--VAY5ToZt--/f_auto/v1724209435/public/daily.dev%20-%20open%20graph --- # Best of GamesIndustry.biz — September 2024 1. 1 [](https://daily.dev/posts/the-minecraft-studio-and-minecraft-youtuber-looking-to-transform-sandbox-gaming-rvfjgfant "The Minecraft studio and Minecraft YouTuber looking to transform sandbox gaming") Article GamesIndustry.biz · 2y The Minecraft studio and Minecraft YouTuber looking to transform sandbox gaming 4J Studios, known for its console versions of Minecraft, is collaborating with YouTuber Joseph Garrett (Stampy) on an ambitious new sandbox game called Reforj. The game aims to offer a unique creative survival experience, distinct from Minecraft, with a community-focused development approach. Reforj will leverage a custom-built Elements Engine for superior performance on current hardware. Despite its ambitious goals, the project emphasizes slow, community-driven growth without specific player targets. 15 2 2. 2 [](https://daily.dev/posts/how-many-players-does-a-game-like-concord-need-to-survive--bkvc0yvm3 "How many players does a game like Concord need to survive?") Article GamesIndustry.biz · 2y How many players does a game like Concord need to survive? Sony's decision to temporarily halt its live service hero shooter Concord highlights the challenges in sustaining online games. Despite initial sales of 25,000 copies, Concord struggled to maintain player engagement, peaking at 697 concurrent users. Experts indicate that player count requirements vary based on game type and business model. Factors like investment, operational costs, and player experience significantly influence a game's viability. Concord’s premium pricing and lack of microtransactions further complicated its sustainability. As the market tightens, the survival of new live service titles grows increasingly difficult. 15 2 3. 3 [](https://daily.dev/posts/why-there-will-never-be-another-destiny-wvst09qzg "Why there will never be another Destiny") Article GamesIndustry.biz · 2y Why there will never be another Destiny On its tenth anniversary, Destiny is highlighted as a groundbreaking game that reshaped the gaming industry with its unique combination of FPS, MMO, and looter shooter elements. It set a trend for live service games, inspiring many yet unmatched in its success. Analysts reflect on its enduring influence, Bungie's challenges, and the game's complex audience dynamics. 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