The question of whether virtual goods have «real - world value» is central to a range of ethical questions
about microtransactions, and is at the heart of the loot box question as well.
Enough
about microtransactions, let's get to the good parts about the game.
I'd be more upset
about microtransactions in Uncharted 4 if I didn't genuinely wonder why they even bother making a multiplayer mode for Uncharted 4.
Related Analyst Lowers SWBFII Sales Estimate, Says Core Gamers Are Increasingly Unhappy
about Microtransactions
If companies care about the longevity of their games, they would listen to their core customers, respond to them, and answer questions
about microtransactions.
How much warning did Eidos Montreal get
about the microtransactions?
Hell, even when you admit that the Rec system isn't invasive at all, you STILL bitch
about microtransactions.
In the spirit of the disclaimer that runs before every episode of the long - running TV show, South Park: Phone Destroyer opens with a special message
about microtransactions.
... what
about microtransactions?
2 was announced during PlayStation's Paris Games Week pre-show show, and recently we had the chance to chat to developer Drinkbox Studios» co-founder Graham Smith
about microtransactions, scale, and when Guacamelee!
Instead, the internet discourse has been all
about microtransactions, and players feel so ripped off that they've granted publisher EA the award for most downvoted Reddit comment of all time.
We get into a discussion
about microtransactions, since Middle - Earth: Shadow of War has decided to pull them from the game.
Both Overkill and Tripwire, the developers of respective games, failed to warn players
about microtransactions beforehand.
Now, to be honest, I didn't want to go into great detail
about the microtransactions in Shadow of Warbut unfortunately, it's difficult not to.
This all stemmed from a reddit thread by thepostaldud3 in which he complained
about the microtransactions being added to the game, and he has since been in contact with a developer regarding some of the issues as well as being in contact with prominent Game Critic Jim Sterling who has since released a video on the matter.
They are talking
about microtransactions which is when it all started to go bad like you said.
GameCentral talks to one of the leads behind Rare's new online adventure,
about microtransactions and pet parrots.
I don't think you've ever said anything about the darker side of that,
about microtransactions and loot boxes?
A lot gamers exaggerated, and complained so much
about the microtransactions.
You can see the moments in that game when a publisher might have been «Lets make that DLC» or «How
about microtransactions for Gwent cards?»
I'm not talking
about microtransactions (I've never purchased a single one.
When more concrete details
about the microtransactions in Red Dead Redemption 2 are revealed, we'll definitely be covering it.
The Publisher Also Clarified Why Gamers Should Not Worry
About Microtransactions In The Phantom Pain, and Assured MGS Fans That Future Is Good.
Either way, this question about in - game gambling in Red Dead Online shines light on just how little we know
about the microtransaction set - up that Rockstar and Take - Two are planning for the game.
However, as a journalist, I can understand why people were upset
about the microtransaction system.
I guess I don't ive a shit
about the microtransaction stuff, but obviously it bothers a lot of people.
Not exact matches
When you hear
about their business strategy, it's all
about innovations in
microtransactions and innovations in understanding player psychology.
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery has slashed its
microtransaction prices after receiving criticisms
about the game's mechanics and monetization methods.
This thing is free on mobile, and yes it supports
microtransactions, but for people who just want to play a cheap and nasty clone of Monopoly once in a while, «free» is
about the right price for it.
With Warner Bros sneaking lootboxes into Middle - earth and Activision devising a patentable way to keep players buying more, the world has just
about had enough of
microtransactions yet again.
What's so great
about Rocket League's
microtransactions is that they are completely optional and cosmetic, they do not directly interfere with gameplay.
Today, Konami Marketing Executive Jon Edwards spoke to our friend at MCV
about MGS V: The Phantom Pain's
microtransactions, future of the series and many other factors.
The worst part
about the game, though, is the
microtransactions.
I asked Bandai Namco
about this concern, and the publisher's response was clear: «There will be no
microtransactions in the game.»
Others are complaining
about newly - added
microtransactions and other issues.
Take - Two's net revenue was up 15 % to $ 476.5 million, with
about a fourth of that coming through virtual currency sales, DLC and
microtransactions.
The games are all
about scrounging for materials, crafting gear, and improving your character — it would be very easy for Capcom to insert all sorts of
microtransactions into the upcoming Monster Hunter: World.
Almost every review
about the game says something along the lines of it being a great title brought down by the botched
microtransaction system.
Swinging back to Zelnick's comments, he added some important sentences after talking
about bringing
microtransactions into all their games: We are convinced that we are probably from an industry view under - monetizing on a per - user basis -LSB-...]-LSB-...] we're not trying to optimize the monetization of everything we do to the nth degree.
Prior to your remark, I have already looked for
microtransactions in this game (really, it's Capcom; Capcom learns all the wrong things
about business practices), but there weren't any.
I made a search for «Marvel VS Capcom Infinite
microtransactions», and just
about nothing came up; I did read this though.
They also talk
about Monolith's decision to pull
microtransactions, and loot boxes from Middle Earth: Shadow of War, and whether its too little too late.
Sadly it seems the only good part
about this being on the switch (outside of no
microtransactions) is the local multiplayer, something that bugged me when I tried playing local with a friend on PS4 only to find out it was online only.
Andrew from Xbox Enthusiast talks
about EA, Star Wars Battlefront 2's rocky launch, and why the company should cut their losses and gain goodwill from consumers instead of reinstating
microtransactions, which caused controversy for the company last year.
I feel bad for including them since I stand firmly against the use of
microtransactions in premium triple - A titles, but this list is also supposed to be
about the games I've enjoyed the most this year and the truth is Shadow of War's Nemesis system has given rise to some of my cherished memories of the year, including one Orc who just kept coming back from the dead whom I actually sort of miss now that he's actually gone.
Animal Crossing is a franchise that would make stupid amounts of money from
microtransactions and is extremely tempting probably to do it that way... but I hope Nintendo cares
about Animal Crossing's brand enough to stop and think before ruining it for the majority of players who would otherwise play the game.
Fans will be pleased to learn that the developers are also steering clear of
microtransactions and loot boxes — a potential bullet dodged, considering the recent consumer unrest
about the practices.
Neither State of Decay 2 or Crackdown 3 have
microtransaction, neither are GAAS, and State of Decay 2 is Coop not MP, what are you on
about?
I'm sure they'll milk another port of GTA5 to put on the Switch and put a bunch of
microtransactions in the online mode that nobody cares
about.
It's also
about money made from
microtransactions and the longevity of its multiplayer.