Biden believes that a tax on violent entertainment would be a lawful and smart move to combat violence in America.
Even though there are legal precedents to discourage this course of action, should this idea gain any traction?
Explore and see why this is a terrible idea for not only the industry but the country as a whole , and why it would not work.
"The most important games event of Latin America, gamescom latam, has unveiled the finalists for its flagship award ceremony, the gamescom latam BIG Festival, which celebrates the best in the global market of games." - Gamescom.
Microtransactions have gotten ridiculously overpriced in recent years, with titles now offering cosmetic skins worth more than some games.
There never was, the only time I paid for a microtransaction was on Blacklight Retribution (PS4) and it was because I enjoyed the game a lot so I felt the devs should get something for all that entertainment (€5 "membership")
I couldn’t believe what Blizzard charged for horse armor and cosmetics in Diablo 4…
I remember back in the day when a season pass was $15 and you got everything included in it. Now, I see them at $60 and you still don’t get everything.
As soon as gaming wasn't deemed nerdy anymore, and reached the casuals this happened. We're smart, but casuals play mobile games and other stuff, and don't really have anything to compare. They think gaming is supposed to be like this and pay for in game purchases.
A famous actor from Starship Troopers has showered praise on Helldivers 2 and said he is open to the idea of playing General Brasch.
Oy. Another one of these scams? It was crap like this that made me dislike Hillary Clinton, among other staff members of the American government.
EDIT: @yesmynameissumo and Donnieboi
No kidding, right? Why not tax rated R movies or death metal music? While we're at it, let's charge anyone who drops an F bomb. Like the silver age! That will save the kiddies for sure!
Better tax the shit out of Hollywood then.
What if he taxes only AO, and not Mature, games?
Freedom of speech $5.99 isle 5, red white and blue light special!