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Hogwarts Legacy, a polished single-player experience developed with care and delivered without the pressure of microtransactions, was the bestselling game of 2023. Its success showcases a different, more stable path—high-quality, carefully crafted games that capitalize on storytelling and depth rather than ongoing monetization. Instead of learning from this success, Warner Brothers appears intent on chasing the elusive and risky live service model, hoping to emulate the high revenues seen in some other live games.