Nothing wrong with having many hats!
Yet it's strange how many reviews either brush over the MT's or ignore them completely.
With respect, that isn't the problem. It's the fact it effects adversley, people who DON'T want to pay to unlock gear, by pointing them at a disadvantage. Personally, I'm against the idea of disguised gambling in games regardless, but to answer your question.
I imagine, because cosmetic only, are easy to ignore, and most people do. Writing loot boxes into the progression system, makes them much more intrusive, but harder to avoid - more money! That's my guess.
Maybe the final outcome of SW BF2 debacle will sway Take-Two, one way or the other. Cosmetic only, if things turn sour for EA, or whole MT thing if SW BF2 survives the backlash.We'll see.
Different words, same outcome. BS!
Guys. Please,READ the article before you comment.
Thanks, ULTRANOVA. I found that useful and informative. Clearly, EA, has taken the time to camouflage it's exact tactics. Reminds me of phone tariffs. Bamboozle the customer with too many options.
Ahead of their time? Maybe. Ahead of their customers? Definitely. They tried to screw everyone with their DRM, but it was MS, who got screwed.
Yes.
It's well deserved imo. BOTW & Mario are sublime. Very few 'serious' games provide the immersion, but none of them provide the FUN!
More EA shenanigans. Don't buy the game, it's a blatant con. They are gonna re-work game. So, they make it less obstructive, but MT's with real money will still be there, soon. Slippery as an EEL, or is that EAL!
This is one issue gamers must win
I'm not so sure. I think all we need to do is let companies like EA, continue being what they are. Give them enough rope and they'll surely hang themselves. Even those who spend now, will wise up eventually. I ultimately have confidence in gamers.
Lemmings aside, I agree EA knows exactly what it's doing. It's a calculated risk with ultimately a win, win for EA, but a loss for gaming.
Lets have some regulation around MT's and loot boxes. We, as consumers, should be able to tell at the glance of a box cover if a game contains real world money 'options.' That would enable parents and concerned gamers to avoid easily games that contain these 'incentives'. Currently, I rely on you guys and websites to know which games do and don't feature MT's. But how do casual gamers and parents know? C'mon Belgium, you could lead the way here.
Fundamentally, I would like to see a system of ratings employed so I don't have to guess as to whether a game has MT's or paid loot boxes. I can just avoid by looking at the box cover or advertising. At the moment I have to check carefully online to find this information. That's not fair to me as a consumer. As of right now, there is no system of regulation for MT's or PTW gambling
If you consider we, who oppose EA's greed policies are the more enlightened of consumers (personally, I'm not saying that), then we should be convincing people why. I know you guys are cool for speaking up, but it seems to me we should be convincing other's of the reasons why, not alienating them by being abusive toward them.
Keep it strong guys.
I like all the puns. Really, funny.