Agent_4Seven
Tears of Nintendo
Probably won't make a difference, but at least they're trying to fight this shit.
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OpenCritic wants to take a stand against loot boxes
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SolidSnakeUS
Member
It's defied the odds and become a somewhat standard along side Metacritic, but you know, not being assholes at their jobs. They fight the good fight for the good of the industry and for the consumers at large. If anything, this will probably bring them more attention, and in a good way.
Complicated
Banned
Seems weird to do this with loot boxes and not all the other anti-consumer stuff going on already. Are they going to have indicators for exclusive DLC, premium memberships/season passes, blocking cross-platform play, games that cut content to release as paid DLC, and review embargoes that try to minimize information for consumers before release?
Shazz_rulez19
Member
i thought it was 60% but oh well
Chû Totoro
Member
Good.
Everything that can inform better the gaming community regarding these practices and the actual content behind this is a good initiative (having DLC, Season Pass information would be nice too).
Everything that can inform better the gaming community regarding these practices and the actual content behind this is a good initiative (having DLC, Season Pass information would be nice too).
The à¹ÛBronx
Member
Great news.
Okami Haundo
Member
I honestly think this is a great middle-ground! Having an aggregate site capturing this information seems like the best approach rather than expecting all individual outlets to cover it in-depth.
My only concern stems from the amount of mis-information we've had around loot boxes recently. If they're going all-in on this, I'd hope they plan on waiting until the game releases to make definitive statements.
My only concern stems from the amount of mis-information we've had around loot boxes recently. If they're going all-in on this, I'd hope they plan on waiting until the game releases to make definitive statements.
mentallyinept
Banned
Having more information available to consumers is always a good thing.
Nice work OpenCritic.
Nice work OpenCritic.
LordRaptor
Member
TemplaerDude
Member
They ought to classify it as some kind of gambling.
Well this decision has made it entirely relevant from my end as a consumer. Little by little there is a backlash building, I'm pretty sure this isn't going unnoticed by publishers.
Giant Panda
Member
And then maybe Enhanced Steam can pull some of that info onto Steam store pages!
I mean, more info is always great but...is this really a big problem?
I mean, don't loot boxes typically mean developers are delivering more content on a more regular basis at no cost to consumers if they so choose? Especially incases where the core gameplay is not altered, it's simply cosmetic nonsense. I guess I'm just not seeing the reason to take a stand "against" them, but my only exposure to them has been overwatch, and I've only ever purchased boxes for that once. Otherwise it's felt fairly reasonable to me.
Someone fill me in on the rest of the industry, or the evils of loot boxes (honestly, I'm ignorant to the problem presented here).
I mean, don't loot boxes typically mean developers are delivering more content on a more regular basis at no cost to consumers if they so choose? Especially incases where the core gameplay is not altered, it's simply cosmetic nonsense. I guess I'm just not seeing the reason to take a stand "against" them, but my only exposure to them has been overwatch, and I've only ever purchased boxes for that once. Otherwise it's felt fairly reasonable to me.
Someone fill me in on the rest of the industry, or the evils of loot boxes (honestly, I'm ignorant to the problem presented here).
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
The point is to be relevant and helpful to consumers, which this is.
hey_it's_that_dog
benevolent sexism
They've already shown their hand by saying they're "taking a stand against," but putting informative flags on a game's page is a fine idea. If they're going to adjust the scores based on these flags then they're fucking up.
Still, people have made the good point that if you're going to flag loot boxes why not flag a ton of other things? And can that be done without creating a logistical nightmare?
Still, people have made the good point that if you're going to flag loot boxes why not flag a ton of other things? And can that be done without creating a logistical nightmare?
TimeEffect
Member
I know theyre on GAF
Should make a Post-Launch Model that also details things like map packs, free content, road maps, etc
Should make a Post-Launch Model that also details things like map packs, free content, road maps, etc
GamePlay Johnny
Member
This is a step in the right direction, good on them. This information should be way more visible than it is right now, especially for people outside communities like GAF.
Face it Tiger..
Banned
I wish the government would take action against them, they are like legalized gambling.
this goes for digital cardboxes too.
this goes for digital cardboxes too.
The point is to be relevant to consumers not the industry.
Because legal is the definition of ethical.
I would love for such to be the case.
But legal these days (ie recorded history) just means that the rich and powerful can use the government to forcibly punish those who do not capitulate to their evil machinations, more often than not. Particularly within the spheres of "business".
Fuck legal. I want correct, humane behavior.
molnizzle
Member
Become somewhat of a standard? Where? NeoGAF review threads?
The actual movers and shakers of the industry couldnt care less about it. Its a fan site trying to appeal to a vocal minority of hardcore fans.
Everything they do reeks of desperation.
brokenbeans
Banned
Im ok with this.
Read the tweet. It's not just lootboxes, it's any kind of business model bullshit.
And I agree, having info about game length, engine used, and price would be nice to have in one place.
...we are talking about VIDEO GAMES...right?
GamePlay Johnny
Member
It would also be much easier to pressure Metacritic into displaying this information once Opencritic has it. They don't have to "take a stand" against anything, just offer relevant information to consumers, which is basically what their business is all about.
It's going to visibly inform people beyond the 9/10 score the game will get so I'll chalk this as a significant step.
A microcosm of the world at large? Yeah.
I think this is a brilliant move for them. I know the digital game marketplaces generally implement a "This game contains additional microtransactions," but I think it's in consumer interests having similar tags (and discerning between content DLC and consumable microtransactions) right alongside review collections.
One small step at a time.
Shifty1897
Member
Guess I'm going to start using OpenCritic instead of MetaCritic.
johancruijff
Banned
UpDownLeftRight
Banned
Not really. With all those things you pay for what you want. With loot crates you pay the privilege of a chance at what you want.
Salty Rice
Member
That's great. More information is always good, and I'm really struggling to understand why some users here are seeing it in a negative way. We really need to stop trying to defend the industry, and look at our interests first.
Thankfully it remains relevant to us as customers.
Thankfully it remains relevant to us as customers.
Couldn't have said it any better. I wish going forward reviews have it listed in thier summaries like *** CONTAINS LOOT BOXES***
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
So they're just gonna make a list?
yanipheonu
Member
A seperate Business Practice rating makes a lot of sense actually. Wouldn't mind seeing other venues do something similar.