"Retailers' 'Vibes-Based Forecasting' Blamed for Isometric RPG Decline, Say Obsidian and BioWare Veterans"
Obsidian and BioWare veterans attribute the decline of isometric RPGs to retailers' influence on sales forecasting in the early 2000s, leading to self-fulfilling prophecies and reduced stocks for games in that genre. They highlight the impact of "truly vibes-based forecasting" and industry wisdom on declaring certain game styles as dead. Despite this, the subgenre is experiencing a resurgence, with Baldur's Gate 3's success offering hope for the future of isometric RPGs.