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Top 10 worst microtransactions in video games

MWEB GameZone writes: "We take a look at the worst microtransactions in some of the best games around. Share your microtransaction experiences with us and tell us if you agree or disagree with our top 10 picks."

Sillicur3160d ago

The Shadow of War Microtransactions really put me off the game :(

nitus103156d ago (Edited 3155d ago )

Normally I don't have a problem with microtransactions when they are just additional skins or "fluff" providing they are optional and don't impact the game in any way. What I totally object to is when microtransactions are "pay to win" or worst yet "pay to finish game".

With the addition of "loot crates" microtransactions have IMHO hit a new low since they are a form of gambling which can actually target children although the developers/distributors would deny this since they could easily run afoul of the law.

So now we have microtransactions, loot-crates, pre-orders, gold, silver & VIP editions and season passes which really muddy the waters between optional cosmetic features to basically gambling.

Note. I left DLC out of the above since you can have good DLC such as what you have for games like but not exclusive to The Witcher 3 and Bloodborne.

BTW. Anyone who thinks that making a game with and an Adult rating will stop children playing it is seriously deluded and developers/publishers know that children will play the game and don't care as long as it brings in money.

Yohshida3158d ago

So what is it now, microtransactions or Season pass? Forza 7 doesn't have any microtransactions, yet its #1.
What about Overwatch? A game that lets you buy loot boxes with real money, a game that ist MP only and came out with barely ANY content at launch, yet you don't mention that one. Gotta love that epic research eh

Sono4213158d ago

He explains exactly what micro transactions are in Forza 7 and why they are a problem, yet you don't do the same for Overwatch? All loot boxes in Overwatch only offer cosmetic items, nothing gameplay changing. Not to mention you can earn loot boxes just by playing the game, I have every skin I want and I barely even play the game anymore. I have never bought a single Mico transaction except in Rocket League and the is only because I got the game free and I am happy to support those devs for all of the free updates they keep giving the game.

Yohshida3158d ago

Loot Boxes in Forza CANT be bought with money, you earn them ingame, how exactly are those microtransactions????

kevnb3156d ago

overwatch is an example of micrsotransactions done right, everything non cosmetic they added has been free.

Sono4213158d ago

Well I don't personally play Forza because I don't play racing games anymore (other than the occasional mariokart) He mentions in the video some vip membership that gives a 100% boost to currency gain, which means they will be earning double the amount of loot boxes as someone without it and says a free mod even comes along with it. I would go ahead and assume this is what he's talking about when he says microtransaction.

Hardiman3158d ago (Edited 3158d ago )

Yeah and he says the vip pass only lasts so long but with it's price tag you'd think it would last continually. The price was $26.95 now it's $29.95.

Yohshida3158d ago

VIP pass is the season pass, by the time the game released this already got fixed and the boost is forever.

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Four Titles Leaving Xbox Game Pass on February 28

Monster Train, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, Middle-earth: Shadow of War, and Injustice 2 will leave Xbox Game Pass on February 28.

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Smellsforfree103d ago

These subscription services are filled with $20 games that go on sale for $10 often.

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Report: Evolve 2 Was Once in Development, Concept Art Reveals Scrapped Sequel

It has been recently revealed by an artist that a sequel to the 2015 title Evolve was in the works. However, this project wouldn't last long.

jznrpg315d ago

Didn’t bother with the first one.

TheColbertinator315d ago

All I wanted was Left 4 Dead 3 instead

Abnor_Mal315d ago

Was this game ahead of its time? A few years later games like Dead By Daylight, Friday the 13th and other asymmetrical games exploded onto the scene.

MeteorPanda315d ago

if lm not mistaken it started the asymmetrical pvp matches. Evolves logo was a nod to their concept.

The_Blue315d ago

They should have because I played the first one when it was already dead

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Middle-Earth's Nemesis System Was Created Because Gamers Kept Reselling Batman Arkham Asylum CDs

Ex-Warner Bros. executive reveals that the Nemesis system was designed to create a compelling game that would stick with gamers.

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mkis007433d ago

Harry potter could be a great game to use it. The students and the enemies could each have their own seperate tree.

Michiel1989433d ago

then kill em and they come back? seems fitting for the universe

mkis007433d ago

I mean you didn't actually kill the orcs that came back in shadow...orcs don't have that power in the LOTR universe. Meanwhile you do kill enemies (human and beast) in hogwarts legacy.

No, you would defeat them and they would come back.

jznrpg433d ago

It was a good idea but with of without it you need to make a good game first

RaidenBlack433d ago

Yep,
Instead of WW, WB could've assigned Monolith for a current gen FEAR game that could've used the Nemesis system as its base. But alas. The WB IP is what supposedly killed them.
Hope Rocksteady gets to use Nemesis in their next Batman 1P game.

Angyobangyo433d ago

Warner bros is so full of it. Usually corporations cry about piracy but this was simply due to the second hand market and they don’t t like that.

Chocoburger433d ago

It was a neat idea, but the game is packed with a lot of repetitive filler grindy stuff, clearly designed to make the game last longer. The sequel went overboard, with the filler as well, in order to nudge players towards micro-trash-actions, which were eventually dropped.

NoDamage433d ago

Thats why I couldn't get into the sequel even though I really liked the first one and so wanted to like the 2nd. Unfortunately twas not meant to be.

joab777433d ago

Need a podcast with nothing but stories like this

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