Predict the next shady practice publishers will implement in AAA games

Started by Legend, Nov 04, 2017, 06:43 PM

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Legend

Predict the next shady practice publishers will implement in AAA games | ResetEra

 
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From "horse armor" to paid DLC on disc, publishers have a history of "less moral" practices that are not very well accepted by gamers and these practices continue to evolve. Nowadays we have both cosmetic and non-cosmetic microtransactions and loot boxes in AAA 60$ games, something that nobody ever thought would be possible 10 years ago. Most recently Activision patented a system to use matchmaking to promote sales of loot boxes and the latest COD has a daily mission where players watch other players opening loot boxes. What will the next grey-area, less moral move publishers will attempt to get money out of our wallets? Maybe something like having a super grindy trophy made easy with a 5$ MT?  (example: The making a weapon upgrade with pure bladestone in Demon's Souls, since they couldn't sell the trophy directly, they could sell 1 Pure Bladestone for 5$ and the player upgrades the weapon and unlocks the trophy) What do you think they will do next? Brought to you by ManatuBear  

the-pi-guy

EA: *opens notebook* "yes, what will 'shady' publishers do next?"

darkknightkryta

Riticchelo (Whatever his name is) wanted to charge for ammo recharges in online matches.

Legend

Loot boxes could become part of the OS. Get system notifications when friends get rare things.