Considering SEGA was initially onboard with a major re-write, internal gameplay QA, and delaying the game prior to the instance you're talking about, I can see why they wouldn't want to dole out the extra cash.
But the parents who give them a phone ought to. It's really not that hard to block such payment methods, 2-step verification being one of them. The market is already capable of rebounding from these tactics in oft-disregarded ways.
I mean...I'm not sure where to begin with this one. People who are against gov't intervention can still find this developer's excuse shallow and the transaction method distasteful. It's just that my/our response is simpler than running to the state: don't bother playing the game.
-"This is the thing, what makes something high profile? Is Days Gone really more high profile than Rage 2 or Far Cry New Dawn?"
As you state, some context/situational elements do apply and I don't think I'm the guy to provide a clear definition. But my best effort would be considering these points:
-pre-release anticipation/reception (posted previews, press events, etc.)
-developer profile(s)
-marketing (I think one a...
@Christopher
-"My what of it is that it's not just one group. It's a subset of every group and typically the most vocal of those groups."
While I know the beginning and conclusion of the blog take specific aim at the hoopla surrounding Days Gone and SOME angered Sony fans, the 3 contentious points brought up can be universally applied to any gaming fanbase. That's why I wrote the "wider context" portion before discussing t...
And here I thought that was part of my charm. ;)
@tekiz
1.) With such terminology as flimsy as "xbox fans were saying much the same types of things about reviewers" I'm not sure you even buy your accusation. Understand that I want a firm definition on what you mean by this. Because my blog has addressed three types of arguments I've PERSONALLY witnessed across this site and elsewhere from a hardcore Sony fan or multiple fans:
-A disregard of reviewers' experiences with bugs, bro...
Much appreciated, Atom. Yeah, it's tough to pinpoint when the SJW conspiracy accusations starting sliding past me like water off a duck's back, but I'm now at that point as well. Needless to say, it's lost even more credibility when the examples referenced have what'd be considered circumstantial evidence to support the claim of "their review just being used as a political platform." It's one thing to discuss this when such is openly the case a la Feminist...
@CaptainOmega (had to split up due to character limit)
-As I've already acknowledged it being a s*** take, I'm not buying this whole idea of reading between the lines of it. Random tidbits (<-her words) are really just that: small pieces of info that come to mind. Plus, she's put that issue in the form of a question, which just as easily gives an interpretation of being a bit flummoxed if whether or not there's a reason for it or something else. Not to...
@Jester
-"Plagge's review never once mentioned that the freakers are all white. She mentioned on her personal Twitter, but the review itself never had that as a point or a negative one."
Ah, I see where that personal complaint has come about. I was only aware of her 'mom response' tweet prior to writing said blog due to a person I'm following retweeting it. I will say that that's...kind of a bad take. While it doesn't ...
You could say I have established my bias against a specific collection of irritable people that seem to take interest in derailing conversations that don't suit their opinions. What of it?
Hope everyone enjoyed the blog. Yay or nay, happy to see some dialogue over this--criticism or otherwise.
To reiterate: this isn't meant to disqualify other potential complaints made against Days Gone critics that I'm unaware of. Just like everyone else, I have a limited amount of time on my hands so I can't filter through ALL of them. As such, these 3 arguments I quote-posted above are limited to arguments I've seen. I'm clarifying all of this in ...
From my limited memory, some Starbreeze higher-ups have been (perhaps still are) under investigation for insider trading, with six or seven figure potential fines attached to this fiasco. Regardless of how well your game revenue is doing, those kind of ethical issues are going to be a tough sell at any shareholders' meeting. It's possible, for sure. But those red flags aren't easy to ignore.
Having said that, I'd love for them to remain afloat in some cap...
And? That first sentence was sarcastically highlighting his legacy.
"It's a 'What if?' scenario. It's Tom Clancy, it's purely fictional."
Ah yes...Tom Clancy, the most popular non-political writer of What-If scenarios under the political thriller genre. Ubisoft is getting worse and worse at their PR.
I'm pretty much in the same boat as you. The Cannery level will remain one of my favorite for all of 8th gen.
@OB1Biker
I mean...Jester is literally responding to a comment that begins with "total and utter nonsense." His talk of dismissal isn't that off-base.
@Foxtrot-
-"So when you have ALL this stuff coming out and literally painting Microsoft as the big bad, making out it was indeed their fault you just go silent and don't say anything?"
But even in that link you posted it brings up how many were quick to pass the blame to Platinum as well (at least back then). So, it's kinda goes both ways b/c I didn't see MS or employees hopping out to say "stop throwing crap Plat's way&quo...
That requires people to take everything he's saying here on bad faith though.
-"I mean he says that but it was cancelled 2 and a half years ago, where was the defence for Microsoft then?"
Perhaps licking their wounds and wanting to move onto other projects? Getting behind-the-scenes access akin to Kotaku's examination of Anthem's development isn't very common (esp. since this is a cancelled project); plus, Kotaku is able to ne...
The banhammer has fallen against Echo in all of my matches (thus far). Too funny.