Frank Klepacki argues RTS genre is alive but lacks AAA creativity

Frank Klepacki told Edge that the real-time strategy genre still has life. He notes that while the genre is diminished compared to the 1990s, it follows a cycle like RPGs and flight sims. Klepacki argues that indie titles are taking creative risks, but the middle ground has vanished. He wants to see more unique ideas get the treatment of triple-A titles. PC Gamer notes several active titles and upcoming projects, including a Game of Thrones RTS and Tempest Rising, to support the claim that the genre persists. Read the full report at PC Gamer.