Off Topic Discussion Megathread

[Vyrerus]

Microtransactions have been with games as long as Arcades have existed. I fondly remember requiring all of the quarters I could find in my house in order to make serious attempts at beating certain arcade beat'em ups.

The microtransaction being, "Would you like to continue?" After using your two lives which get expended from just a few hits as you try to progress through the hordes of baddies in the 14 level game, also replete with bosses that kill you in a single hit.

The more lenient games letting you have 3 continues before pumping you for more money!

[SturmChurro]

I remember buying NES games at Child Works. How many of you whippersnappers even remember Child Works?

I don't even know what that is.

Microtransactions have been with games as long as Arcades have existed. I fondly remember requiring all of the quarters I could find in my house in order to make serious attempts at beating certain arcade beat'em ups.

The microtransaction being, "Would you like to continue?" After using your two lives which get expended from just a few hits as you try to progress through the hordes of baddies in the 14 level game, also replete with bosses that kill you in a single hit.

The more lenient games letting you have 3 continues before pumping you for more money!

Now instead of spending quarters, you get the opportunity to spend tens of thousands of dollars a season in games!

[TheMightyMollusk]

I don't even know what that is.

[Vyrerus]

No way man, we're gonna keep rockin' out forever!

[Thaciscokidd]

Microtransactions have been with games as long as Arcades have existed.

Truer words have never been spoken. Microtransactions are simply evolving. Gaming continues to grow as a major entertainment power. Whether it be your All the bravest,Diablo Immortal, or the numerous waifu gacha games to your Madden, NBA 2k, or Fifa, companies are going to find a way to milk the customers for as much as possible. As much as people yell from the hilltop, down vote on Metacritic, or boycott all together, there will be just as many who will not say a thing and just pay.

If you play FGO, you should know with the Castoria craze about to hit in full. All you see is people brag about how broken she is. And that's all you need for some to waste money on something that they think that they need.

[Midareyukki]

If you play FGO, you should know with the Castoria craze about to hit in full. All you see is people brag about how broken she is. And that's all you need for some to waste money on something that they think that they need.

Merlin cutely in the corner, with Oberon laughing his face off.

But really, the issue with microtransactions are irresponsible people and the gambling-like effect that they have. Remember, there's a reason why they're banned in some countries.

[Theodric]

Dragon's Dogma 2 and Final Fantasy VIIR - Part 2 announced on the same day? Very nice.

[Vahlnir]

Dragon's Dogma 2 and Final Fantasy VIIR - Part 2 announced on the same day? Very nice.

The Dragon's Dogma 2 release comes more than a few years too late, but I suppose it's better late than never. They probably should have capitalized on it not long after the releasing the first, but it is what it is. I'm glad it is happening regardless.

[Larirawiel]

The Dragon's Dogma 2 release comes more than a few years too late, but I suppose it's better late than never. They probably should have capitalized on it not long after the releasing the first, but it is what it is. I'm glad it is happening regardless.

It is never too late for a RPG with dragons. :3


Cheers

[RyuDragnier]

The Dragon's Dogma 2 release comes more than a few years too late, but I suppose it's better late than never. They probably should have capitalized on it not long after the releasing the first, but it is what it is. I'm glad it is happening regardless.

I think it's the perfect time for it coming. Capcom now has a working engine with insane potential. Insane enough to where Monster Hunter Rise, Devil May Cry 5, the entire Resident Evil series since 7, and Street Fighter 6 are all sharing it with Dragon's Dogma 2.