Re:Anticipation for original titles... (Score 1)

There are a lot of creative names in game design. IMO if you aren't noticing the developers behind the games, it's only because you aren't paying attention.

With the exception of Will Wright (who has an original game on the "most anticipated" list), only hardcore gaming enthusiasts really know these names. Most people, many of whom have played their games, do not know the developers behind them.

You can count dozens of very well-known directors, but only a couple game designer/developers, and I think that's contributing to the lack of anticipation for original IP in the medium. My thought is that it's a reflection of a young industry, and over time we'll have our developer "stars", rather than faceless shadows behind our GTAs and our Halos.