Freedom Gate Co.
Banned
Since the end of the 360 and PS3 we have seen developers get away with releasing alphas and beta of games littered with micro-transactions, DLC passes, frequent updates, and $60 complete editions that usually appear a few years after launch, so you can (sometimes) finally play the finished version of the game. This gen however has shown that gamers will eat this stuff up even though they are clearly getting swindled by these so called gaming companies.
I hate to be the rape horn, but I must deliver the bad news that everyone else is too scared to deliver, when the next generation starts the practices of releasing unfinished software products will be more normalized than ever before and they will come up with new ways to swindle us. Not only do we no longer own our games, but they won't even release a finished product anymore. Based on what I've seen across the web many people will defend these practices but the ones that are the most dangerous are the ones that say you don't have to buy it vote with your wallet. Those so called gamers are among the first to support these beta products making their advice nothing more than a fart in the wind. I think that there should be regulations in place to protect gamers so at the very least we are getting (some) finished products if nothing else.
What is the purpose of me purchasing a game when there's only 3 hours of content? They expect me to wait for updates or purchase micro-transactions to obtain additional content, expecting me to pay hundreds for DLC and expansions that repair gameplay issues that should have been rectified at launch. They make it more convenient for me to be scammed by offering a 12 month pass that gives me all the updates faster. Finally my 3 hour game now has 16 hours of content, and I spend a lot to get there. I beta tested the game for the developers and helped them finish their software, and what's my reward? A new complete release that has all the content I brought before and then some for 25% off the original releases launch price, usually $40. But hold on, I just spend around $200 beta testing the game for months or years, is that a reward? Do gamers that do this feel good?
The answer is no.
Many gamers, they call themselves this but they are nothing more than psychological operatives, will defend these practices. Let's remove the wool from the eyes of the sheep and be honest, why is the video game industry different? How come only we shouldn't have regulations in place and have to suffer from practices that would be considered illegal in any other industry?
But Freedom, you don't have to buy it. But Freedom, I like it, am I crazy?(yes you are) But Freedom, Devs need the money. But Freedom, that's just how it is.
All these excuses and no one can answer the real underlying question, why is it that ONLY the video game industry is allowed be be ripped off and anyone who points out the hustle is silenced? Gaming is one of the biggest scams in the world and no one wants to admit it, that's why there's so much low quality software and why these practices continue. I only touched on one major problem that's plaguing the industry among many. I believe that if regulations are not put in place the majority of games released that aren't smaller titles will be released broken and unfinished, forcing gamers to pay out the ass, meanwhile making the developers rich because you helped complete their game for them.
I hate to be the rape horn, but I must deliver the bad news that everyone else is too scared to deliver, when the next generation starts the practices of releasing unfinished software products will be more normalized than ever before and they will come up with new ways to swindle us. Not only do we no longer own our games, but they won't even release a finished product anymore. Based on what I've seen across the web many people will defend these practices but the ones that are the most dangerous are the ones that say you don't have to buy it vote with your wallet. Those so called gamers are among the first to support these beta products making their advice nothing more than a fart in the wind. I think that there should be regulations in place to protect gamers so at the very least we are getting (some) finished products if nothing else.
What is the purpose of me purchasing a game when there's only 3 hours of content? They expect me to wait for updates or purchase micro-transactions to obtain additional content, expecting me to pay hundreds for DLC and expansions that repair gameplay issues that should have been rectified at launch. They make it more convenient for me to be scammed by offering a 12 month pass that gives me all the updates faster. Finally my 3 hour game now has 16 hours of content, and I spend a lot to get there. I beta tested the game for the developers and helped them finish their software, and what's my reward? A new complete release that has all the content I brought before and then some for 25% off the original releases launch price, usually $40. But hold on, I just spend around $200 beta testing the game for months or years, is that a reward? Do gamers that do this feel good?
The answer is no.
Many gamers, they call themselves this but they are nothing more than psychological operatives, will defend these practices. Let's remove the wool from the eyes of the sheep and be honest, why is the video game industry different? How come only we shouldn't have regulations in place and have to suffer from practices that would be considered illegal in any other industry?
But Freedom, you don't have to buy it. But Freedom, I like it, am I crazy?(yes you are) But Freedom, Devs need the money. But Freedom, that's just how it is.
All these excuses and no one can answer the real underlying question, why is it that ONLY the video game industry is allowed be be ripped off and anyone who points out the hustle is silenced? Gaming is one of the biggest scams in the world and no one wants to admit it, that's why there's so much low quality software and why these practices continue. I only touched on one major problem that's plaguing the industry among many. I believe that if regulations are not put in place the majority of games released that aren't smaller titles will be released broken and unfinished, forcing gamers to pay out the ass, meanwhile making the developers rich because you helped complete their game for them.
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