Konami Digital has just announced that the PC edition of the free-to-play edition of Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 is available as of today.
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So, Konami have announced a freemium version of PES 2016 for the PS4. It’s an ‘entry level’ version of the game and so it’s quite light on content but you can try it for free and if you like it and want more you can add to it with micro transactions. The usual thing really, almost like a kind of demo with added expansion via microtransactions.
This got the Sparks thinking, no one can deny that Star Wars Battlefront is a little on the light side content wise (to say the least) and we all know that EA will be doing their best to suckle from the cash cow for as long and as much as they can with extra content…
However, if Star Wars Battlefront had been released as a freemium title, including either all the content just released (or slightly less perhaps) and adopted an upfront typical freemium model of charging extra for more content, would this have put the game in a better light? Would the fans have embraced this? Or would this approach simply have trivialised the release and lessened audience perception of its stature as a top end blockbuster title?
What makes me upset about Battlefront is that it touts no micro-transactions, yet it segments a ton of content off via DLC/Season Pass. What is bad about EA's pricing model is that they already charge you $60 for the base game/privilege to buy DLC.
I'm surprised at EA - via Battlefront - is shelling (pun intended) a shell of a game in which DLC after DLC bombards the player...NOT. Let's be square, EA is synonymous with EXACTLY this sype of tactic. And people i.e trolls STILL stick it to Nintendo...
Probably not...because they would be smart enough to keep the best content behind the paywall. Much like we suspect of the DLC. It might work for those who want to shop for Heroes, Villains, and guns a la carte. But, IMO, it needs to be an all or none thing. We'll see how segmented the community gets (if it's still there) when the season pass content releases. (also, how DICE deals with that)
The Games Cabin - Konami is releasing Pro Evolution Soccer 2016: Free to Play. Most won’t really mind, but it’ll still feel like a bit of a kick in the teeth considering the full game itself hasn’t been out all that long.
Makes the most sense for them. Fifa just kills it here in the UK, and assumedly everywhere in Europe. PES reviewed higher but it will never catch up with EA while fifa games have that title. Although if it was me i'd have waited until pes 17 to avoid pissing people off further
the only reason fifa sells more is because of licencing and possibly presentation.
before i used to have time to sit down and edit option files and import data and assign kit layouts, logos, etc but nowadays even though it only takes couple of hours, i just cant go through it anymore.
it does take a little away from the game but ive come to overlook that. and when you do, PES2016 is clearly better than FIFA. gameplay is miles better than fifa and graphics, while debatable, IMO pes looks better.
as for free-to-play, thats fine as long as they dont start shafting you on small things like balls and kits, etc etc. i bought PES 2016 and this news doesnt upset me. i paid for a full game and anything that they will be doing in microtransactions will most probably release via option files anyways made by the community. so if people really wanted to, they could find the time to install it.
Not a good idea. I am thinking they are testing the water for a future full of microtransaction games.
Maybe them making future PES titles free-to-play with same quality (consoles quality), could be a good move.
They can grow market-share significantly.
Imagine Fifa 17 releasing as free to play, you choose one league for free, which you can play with as much as you want, and they can sell the others for like $5 each.
@moldybread
i did not even consider that, the tags did not mention mobile but it could be.
haha release game and your naked with no nets and ball.
buy net £1
buy a ball £1,then every so many games ball pops so have to buy a new one.
come to PS4 already...
Great news.