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 Originally Posted by Jack Sawyer
LOL, games nowadays are being designed nowadays where after you handing over the $60 is just the beginning of the transaction history for that game
Ugh, not this again. For the last time....this is not new. Video game companies have been making exploitative profits on add-on shit since the very instant video games were invented. How did they figure it out so fast??? Because every other company in every other industry had been doing it forever.
The versatility of modern consoles connected in a massive gaming network has incredible potential for delivering high quality entertainment experiences. It also presents opportunities for unique business models that may make some people uncomfortable. The degree to which you perceive these businesses to be sleazy depends on which aspects of gaming are most important to you.
In some cases, the business model is being fine tuned, and there are sure to be some bumps in the road. The recent star wars game is a good example. The business model was unappealing, and as a result the game got bad reviews and experienced poor sales. To me, that means justice was served. The market spoke, and the message was heard. overall the industry should evolve for the better because of it.
The LAST thing you want is for the government to get involved...
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