I hate microtransactions as well, but there's two things to consider here. The first, they are here to stay as they a proven model. But, you personally still have the choice as a gamer whether to use them or not. For me, if I am already dropping $60 on a game, I will not be using microtransactions.
Second, they can be used to alter who is playing a game, specifically MMOs. The Old Republic was really down subscriptions a year into the game, and decided that they could do a Free-to-Play option that included micro transactions. As it turns out, it's worked for them and in an eight month period, they've released two big content releases- a new five level planet and a new gameplay mode.
Again, I hate them, as do many "hardcore" gamers, and I use that term loosely because it pretty much covers everyone here who posts at VSN. However, they do have value for some games, and they are certainly here to stay. It doesn't make much sense complaining about it.
Second, they can be used to alter who is playing a game, specifically MMOs. The Old Republic was really down subscriptions a year into the game, and decided that they could do a Free-to-Play option that included micro transactions. As it turns out, it's worked for them and in an eight month period, they've released two big content releases- a new five level planet and a new gameplay mode.
Again, I hate them, as do many "hardcore" gamers, and I use that term loosely because it pretty much covers everyone here who posts at VSN. However, they do have value for some games, and they are certainly here to stay. It doesn't make much sense complaining about it.
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