I'm pretty sure that series is dead.
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Assassin's Creed: Unity microtransaction currency prices revealed ($9.99 to $99.99)
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I'm pretty sure that series is dead.
The argument is valid until we know how much grind can be bought. AC 3 and 4 also offered microtransactions.
If someone is stupid enough to pay for something you can unlock by normally playing the game, so be it.
If the "dudebros" don't have a problem with it, why should they care, again?
HighResTomato
Member
Was going to pick this game up but the micro-transactions just broke that deal.
Monochromaticx
Member
well. fuck this game and fuck ubisoft.
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Deleted member 10571
Unconfirmed Member
Oh I'm aware of that. But it's a start.
sparky2112
Member
Don't make me come over there...
Agreed 100%. From a traditional development standpoint, I find this extremely worrisome.This game is basically like the Trojan horse of every horrible game design direction that has been occurring for the past six years
I won't be buying this, new or used.
Miles Quaritch
Member
Sigh, I feel this just the beginning. Just Cause 3 next if those leaked images are anything to go by....
Anyway very disappointing direction Ubi have taken. I love the Assassins games but they've pretty much guaranteed I won't be buying any more after this...
Anyway very disappointing direction Ubi have taken. I love the Assassins games but they've pretty much guaranteed I won't be buying any more after this...
mario_O
Member
Night Angel
Member
Parity pushed me away, this will keep me away.
Done.
Done.
wapplew
Member
I think we are part of the problem. Not saying because we bought it either way, but we do demand bigger games.
Look at all those "corridor" "liner" complaint. Is this open world, is that open world, how big is the map? No shit, all that cost a lot of make.
Think about when we compliant about a game mode is absent from an annual sequel, or what happen when they release halo 3 anniversary without putting 3 others halo plus a TV show plus remake CGi in a package?
Bit by bit, we start asking so much for our hard earn $60. Publisher are wrong (?) nickel and dime with DLC or MT, but we are doing the same asking for more (for our $60)
Look at all those "corridor" "liner" complaint. Is this open world, is that open world, how big is the map? No shit, all that cost a lot of make.
Think about when we compliant about a game mode is absent from an annual sequel, or what happen when they release halo 3 anniversary without putting 3 others halo plus a TV show plus remake CGi in a package?
Bit by bit, we start asking so much for our hard earn $60. Publisher are wrong (?) nickel and dime with DLC or MT, but we are doing the same asking for more (for our $60)
Succinct Verbosity
Member
I know some guys who made this game are probably reading this, and tis isn't as much for you as it is for the suits, but...
Fuck you, Ubisoft.
Fuck you, Ubisoft.
Was really looking forward to this game...
Was still considering getting it even with the low review scores...
But these microtransactions in a non free to play game?
Nope. No way.
Lost sale. Good job Ubisoft. I hope people buy enough in game with real money to offset the loss of the sale to me...
Was still considering getting it even with the low review scores...
But these microtransactions in a non free to play game?
Nope. No way.
Lost sale. Good job Ubisoft. I hope people buy enough in game with real money to offset the loss of the sale to me...
we all know they'll more than make up for the loss of my purchase... :C
Pakoe
Member
Bigger? No, better. That's what we want.
Do not cry for me, for I am already dead.
NoMoreTrolls
Banned
Just cancelled my FC4 pre order as well. Will wait it out to see what bullshit they pull there before buying.
SRTtoZ
Member
Nothing will ever be enough for these companies though. We are part of the problem because people buy into that shit, not because we demand more from them. If Ubi saw a decline of sales after inserting microtransactions year after year then you can bet your dick that they would remove them from the game. Nobody, NOBODY asked for 1000 NPC's on screen.
Miles Quaritch
Member
With all the technical issues that are plaguing Unity, I think the parity claims were just PR nonsense. It's very hard to believe that Ubi would have been able to get the PS4 version to 1080p and keep a frame-rate that sometimes reaches 30fps.
We'd be talking a genuine slideshow...
Lol this is on facebook for AC Unity.
"HEY GUYS, NEED HELP!!! HOW DO YOU USE MICROTRANSACTIONS TO BUY HELIX POINTS SO I CAN UNLOCK GEARS AND WEAPONS? WHEN I GO TO THE INGAME ONLINE SHOP THEY SAY, NO PACKS AVAILABLE!!!!! What am I missing? I really need to unlock those cool gears and swords!"
"HEY GUYS, NEED HELP!!! HOW DO YOU USE MICROTRANSACTIONS TO BUY HELIX POINTS SO I CAN UNLOCK GEARS AND WEAPONS? WHEN I GO TO THE INGAME ONLINE SHOP THEY SAY, NO PACKS AVAILABLE!!!!! What am I missing? I really need to unlock those cool gears and swords!"
Brosephyoung
Neo Member
Looks like ill be passing on this....Thanks Ubisoft
Lol this is on facebook for AC Unity.
"HEY GUYS, NEED HELP!!! HOW DO YOU USE MICROTRANSACTIONS TO BUY HELIX POINTS SO I CAN UNLOCK GEARS AND WEAPONS? WHEN I GO TO THE INGAME ONLINE SHOP THEY SAY, NO PACKS AVAILABLE!!!!! What am I missing? I really need to unlock those cool gears and swords!"
GreenTornadoX
Member
This made me threw up in my mouth a little, I'll just pass on this game
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
It will count as sales since somebody paid for it.
The best thing you could do is get through it quickly and push it into the used market so somebody can go that route instead of buying new.
nowheretorun
Member
This is happening in lots of games.
GTAV Online is a fucking joke to get the fun stuff (being married with kids and not as much time to play) means you aint seeing shit of the fun stuff unless you spend MORE REAL MONEY or glitch (maybe not possible on ps4/xb1 versions when they come out).
= pay again if you really want to get all out of the game unless you have lots and lots of time to game.
= fuck you R*
TLOU/R has overpowered payable weapons which is annoying as fuck.
= paying to win
= fuck you ND
= double fuck you to ND who still haven't sorted out the shitty matchmaking service, shitty tickrates, advantage to NA as majority hosts, bugs etc....months after release of the game.
Activision to make you buy a season pass if you want a zombie mode (iirc?) and so on and so on.
Can't stand majority of Ubisoft's games (most feel like re-skins of the same shit - talk about generic ffs...) but they aren't alone in this.
Worried about The Division for sure....
If this shit continues, we're might, just might, see another Gaming Crash (at least in some capacity)....
GTAV Online is a fucking joke to get the fun stuff (being married with kids and not as much time to play) means you aint seeing shit of the fun stuff unless you spend MORE REAL MONEY or glitch (maybe not possible on ps4/xb1 versions when they come out).
= pay again if you really want to get all out of the game unless you have lots and lots of time to game.
= fuck you R*
TLOU/R has overpowered payable weapons which is annoying as fuck.
= paying to win
= fuck you ND
= double fuck you to ND who still haven't sorted out the shitty matchmaking service, shitty tickrates, advantage to NA as majority hosts, bugs etc....months after release of the game.
Activision to make you buy a season pass if you want a zombie mode (iirc?) and so on and so on.
Can't stand majority of Ubisoft's games (most feel like re-skins of the same shit - talk about generic ffs...) but they aren't alone in this.
Worried about The Division for sure....
If this shit continues, we're might, just might, see another Gaming Crash (at least in some capacity)....
QuixoticNeutral
Member
I can't wait to see the price point to play as a woman.
The crash can't come soon enough.
The crash can't come soon enough.
Need an updated version with macro-transaction, though.
Cute. You still haven't shown me that any content was removed from the game.
Also that picture, while funny, is slightly stupid because games in 1999 didn't have anywhere near the size/scope of the games today. Even Destiny with it's stripped down release is larger than almost all the games published in 1999 (there are the few exceptions such as GTA III, but those aren't the norm). You're still getting the same amount of content for your money, they are just asking for more for the extra content we never used to have anyway. I don't like DLC either, but only a few are actually thinking rationally about this. Publishers and developers definitely do it wrong, it sucks, and it shouldn't be supported. But I haven't seen that here yet.
I think that's a "Worst Company In America" survey and Ubisoft is French.
Is progression easy without paying for rewards? Fuck Ubisoft with giraffe cock.
I'm not buying another from Ubi with MTA anywhere near the title. Now all of their upcoming titles look sketchy to me. Am I the only one that wishes games had a tag that includes MTA on the back next to online support?
I'm not buying another from Ubi with MTA anywhere near the title. Now all of their upcoming titles look sketchy to me. Am I the only one that wishes games had a tag that includes MTA on the back next to online support?
Brerlappin
Member
God damn. This is the worst implementation of microtransactions ive seen in a non f2p game. I got the game dirt cheap, but I still feel bad for even supporting this shit. Last Ubi game ill buy. I'm done with them.
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This is...this is going to happen, isn't it?
"Pay X to stop the slideshow"
This isn't about content. That pic doesn't belong in the thread. This is about in-game currency or XP being purchasable with real cash, and how balance and progression can be skewed in a way meant to convince players to open up their wallets.
...in a 60 dollar game.
Prototype Viktor
Member
Ubisoft taking the EA innovation crownThis game is basically like the Trojan horse of every horrible game design direction that has been occurring for the past six years
Viktor the anti Yves
They are going to make money with these micro transactions. That's the sad part Man, "whales" are one of the worst things to happen to gaming. I fear that in the future, companies that produce non insanely wallet grabbing games will have to tailor their games for this model of revenue.
Man, "whales" are one of the worst things to happen to gaming. I fear that in the future, companies that produce non insanely wallet grabbing games will have to tailor their games for this model of revenue.I gave up on the Assassin Creed series after Revelations. I was considering getting back into it when i saw the trailers for Unity. Mind you, I was already dissatisfied with Ubisoft, but I was willing to give this game a chance. But with all the glitches, relatively poor review - shoot even the resident AC fanboy, Stephen Totilo (after Crossing Eden), wouldn't recommend it - and now microtransactions, I won't be buying this game, new or used, period. Ubisoft can bite a metal shiny ass for all i care. I haven't bought a Ubisoft game in a while, and that will continue for the foreseeable future.
I'm going to purchase shadows of Mordor.
I'm going to purchase shadows of Mordor.
Bending Kermit
Neo Member
The division went from pre order to let's just wait and see.
Stop this shit now Ubi
Stop this shit now Ubi
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Before this went public I was only worried about a half finished game that needs thousands of patches, par for the course of recently released games.
This turned out way worse than I could have ever imagined lol, pure trash!
This turned out way worse than I could have ever imagined lol, pure trash!