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Re: ANTHEM Microtransaction Controversy Starts Early, BioWare Says Pricing Isn't Finalised

mrbone

@Revadarius You can easily google that ign about inflation. You can read that if you type in google but not sure what’s wrong with the link? You can look at from from another view. They sometimes make sequels to recoup the loss. Shadow of tomb raider costs 75-100 millions USD despite it being a sequel and the potential to reuse the assets from previous 2 games. That doesn’t even include the marketing cost yet. So I disagree with your opinion on game production cost.
The beauty of cosmetics MTX is you have an option not to buy it and it will have no effect on everyone experience at all whether people buy it or not.

Re: ANTHEM Microtransaction Controversy Starts Early, BioWare Says Pricing Isn't Finalised

mrbone

@Revadarius I agree more people are buying games now. But no inflation? read this https://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/10/15/the-real-cost-of-gaming-inflation-time-and-purchasing-power.
Don't forget GBP has lost value against USD since Brexit referendum.
Remember more people are pirating now and pirating is much more easier these days. Yes series like FIFA, COD use the previous asset. Even then, it is reported that it takes 3 years to make a COD games. While the tech has improved a lot over 2 decades, it takes longer to make a good game. Gone are the days of releasing RE 2, 3 and Veronica every year back in 90s and palette color swap like in Mortal Kombat. By the way, I'd choose RE over COD everyday, not a fan of 1st person shooter.

Re: Detroit: Become Human Surpasses One Million Units in Two Weeks

mrbone

Very happy for this. They deserve this. Just finished today and it is 3 in the morning! I really like the game. The branching paths are very deep and the outcomes of choices are unpredictable unlike telltale game. I am sure this game deserved more than 7. Comparing this to telltale games are ridiculous as telltale games are very limited and you can guess the outcome from the choices you made. The story is engaging. I particularly like Kara's as her story is grounded and intimate. The game is not that short if you try to talk and see everything it offers even if you don't replay for another outcome. Well worth the money. Oh yeah I bought GOW on D1 too. Still haven't finished yet. Hope Quantic dreams make another game soon. That will be Day 1 buy for me.

Re: Feature: Best PS4 Music of May 2018

mrbone

Detroit has one of the best soundtracks. I like Kara story and music best. The game is 10/10 for me. Comparing this to telltale game is wrong in the first place. This is totally at another level.

Re: Poll: How Strong Do You Think the PS4's Exclusive Lineup Is in 2018?

mrbone

I'm afraid Sony's exclusive first party games (almost all are single player anyway) will be affected by the jailbreak and piracy in the future. This is very bad for both Sony and gamer like us. If that becomes too worse, Sony might even push PS5 forward. Personally I wouldn't if the console requires always online or requiring to connect every week or month.