Maybe Every Game Is 'Early Access'?
From Triple Click by Maximum Fun
April 2, 2026 · 1h 12m · Episode 299
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of Early Access in video games, exploring its advantages and disadvantages through various examples.
What's the deal with Early Access? What are the pros and cons? Kirk, Jason, and Maddy sit down for a wide-ranging conversation about all the ins and outs of what it means to sell an early, unfinished game, from Baldur's Gate 3 to Star Citizen and so much more.
People in this episode
Hosts: Kirk, Jason, Maddy
Topics covered
- Early Access
- video games
- game development
- Baldur's Gate 3
- Star Citizen
- pros and cons
Keywords
- Early Access
- video games
- game development
- Baldur's Gate 3
- Star Citizen
- pros and cons
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Baldur's Gate 3, Star Citizen
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