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Mortal Kombat X Day One Update Makes Gold Harder to Get in Order to Boost Paid DLC Sales

CraveOnline: "A day one update to Mortal Kombat X has made in-game gold, the currency used to obtain locked items in the Krypt, rarer to obtain, leading to accusations that the patch has been released in order to encourage sales of paid DLC."

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RmanX10003292d ago

yyyyyyup. Not buying this game. No reason to support such asinine practices like this.

UKmilitia3292d ago

people have to vote with wallet.
i wont buy it because i wont support this kind of thing.

on other hand games like witcher 3 will get my support.

RmanX10003292d ago

100% agreed. I've never played any Witcher game (or own any platform that can play the new one) but the more i hear about CD Projekt Red, the more tempted I am to just buy the new one just to support the devs and just play it whenever I get a PS4.

thekhurg3292d ago

When you talk about and show off DLC prior to launch, I vote with my wallet.

This game fell off my radar the moment they did the Jason/predator/cage family reveals for DLC. Will never support a developer/publisher that does this to gamers. It's a fighting game FFS, not a $500 million block buster AAA title with famous actors and massive production value set piece moments.

Kingthrash3603292d ago (Edited 3292d ago )

Wallet voting times indeed.
What happend to the gaming world where simply playing a game beating it on hard unlocks other features and characters. Seems the free to play cell phone games where you pay to win or unlock faster is the way for fully paid for console games. That makes no sense other than greed. Make the game 20 bucks or go the killer instinct way and charge the dlc but dropping 60 bucks plus these kinds of dlc is just killing me. I do agree the kind of dlc that expands on a full complete game but this ...especially fighting games shouldn't have you pay additional money to unlock characters. That's part of the game. Dlc should be extra story modes...like a predator tie in or something. Even customized prices like hair or clothing packages.
This isn't pay to win....no its worse...this is pay to fully enjoy.

Gazondaily3292d ago (Edited 3292d ago )

Being the Muppet that I am, I paid twice for this but the more I hear about it, the more worried I get.

I;ll check it out but if its really bad then I cannot ignore the issue when doing my review.

What is going on this gen ffs?

zeal0us3292d ago

Either the publisher went full idiot/dumb@$$ or NetherRealm been taking lessons from Turtle Rock or 2K Games

Seem like this game is going to get some backlash.

ifistbrowni3292d ago

Warner Brother publishes Mortal Kombat X.

Warner Brother publishes The Witcher 3.

Warner Brother publishes Batman Arkham Knight.

Until Witcher 3 and Arkham Knight release, we will not know if this is the developer (Netherrealm) or the Publisher (Warner Brothers) being greedy.

Right now, I won't be surprised if Witcher 3 supports the same kind of "shortcut" consumables that are asked to be paid for. If that happens, CDPR will be crapped on all around the web, so hopefully they do the right thing and tell the publisher to stick it.

I'm highly anticipating Batman, but I know they're going to nickel and dime with that title. Batman Arkham City had a season pass and a season pass for all the Batman skins (2 separate "season passes"). This was well before DLC became what it is today. I expect a big price tag on Arkham Knight story expansion season pass, exclusive skins for pre-orders, then a month after launch, skins will be sold individually or as a more expensive separate Season Pass (Arkham City skin pack was like $5, i see that being charged for individual skins now-a-days).

God, I hope I'm just being pessimistic.

Torgeir3292d ago

Agree, BUT if you really want to vote with your wallet, you buy the game and not the dlc, that way the developers actually can know that it is that type of dlc or dlc in general we don't want, if you don't buy it then your not in their statistic anyway so how will they really know why you didnt buy it, if you want the game, buy the game but ignore the dlc.

Maddens Raiders3292d ago

I'm not supporting this....

Bdub20003292d ago

Yep, and this is the same developer that used to advertise "hidden characters" that weren't really in the game so that gamers would keep popping quarters at the arcade looking for them. They did that for almost every single arcade version of Mortal Kombat. Can't say I'm surprised they'd do the 2015 equivalent, which is BS, mind numbing grinding, or "just buy the currency!"

Guess I'll wait until this one hits the bargain bin.

Kleptic3292d ago (Edited 3292d ago )

seriously...what other form of entertainment gets away with this?

honestly...I wish it was completely illegal to promote, discuss, talk about, mention, etc...ANYTHING related to DLC or additional content before a game is released to the market...unless its completely included with the purchase of the game...

I know the developers and publishers love to cry 'well, its stuff that we simply didn't have time to fit into the actual release'...really?...you had time to talk about it?...you had time to make trailers for it?...and in so many cases they're talking about stuff that releases within a month or so of the actual game?

I'm all for DLC...when its something added later on, has value, and obviously didn't interfere with anything related to a stable launch of its parent product...

release great games, don't talk about stuff that you'll add to it if we pay you more yet, and the money part that these publishers are so worried about will happen automatically...a fundamental principle of good business...What we're getting is simply lazy, and illustrates that the people responsible for the content aren't even sure what they're selling has its own legs to stand on...cash grab and get out so you can start working on the next one...this is very clearly an unsustainable situation on paper...but people keep falling for this crap...

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Aloy-Boyfriend3292d ago (Edited 3292d ago )

Every game nowadays involves some kind of shitty practice. Somebody Ignoring this game because of Micros and expecting another game not to have micros any sort of bad practice is expected to pass on every game ever.

I hate microtransactions and I think this is.wrong, but nothing of these stuff affect my gameplay. Some extra work to get gold will be easier than missing out the experience. This game is awesome.

Ignoring a game with microtransactions won't stop the problem Because NetherRealms won't miss his money when many others didn't give a fk about this and bought the game. We gamers can easily set trends, but once they are out of control we can't stop them. People like to blame everything other than themselves for bad DLCs and Microtransactions trends. We started this, and we have to deal with it. I decide to ignore them all the time. This is the only way I can contribute to make it stop.

MadLad3292d ago (Edited 3292d ago )

I'd gladly do this, were I to feel that missing out on the title might help slowly pull the industry back to where it was, say, in the early 2000's.
I don't like the state of the industry at the moment, and to throw B.S, anti-consumer practices like this into a day one patch is nonsense.

Let's put it this way. I was given press code for this title. They changed the game with the inclusion of this patch. The game is less consumer friendly than they even let early reviewers in on. This is B.S all around.

UKmilitia3292d ago

lol i wont be missing out.
remeber when games u completed them and u got alternate costumes,or you completed so much and u unlocked the extra characters.

these days you get a trophy and the stuff that used to be unlockable is released on day one for £££.

its wrong.

also i never miss out on a game i would like to play i just make sure i put no money in the developers pockets.

MadLad3292d ago

And you sound like a consumer with no self-respect.

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Meltic3292d ago (Edited 3292d ago )

bought this game for 15$ though a fast sale on ebay steam code. Wasnt that Worth it ?

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swishersweets200313292d ago (Edited 3292d ago )

So shameful. Microtransactions for easy mode fatalities. Day one DLC skin for subzero for a extra 3$. 30$ for just 4 characters DLC. What bothers me the most about this, one of the DLC characters, tonya is in the game already in story mode. Don't give me this well we haven't fully "finished" her yet crap. This is corporate greed at a all time high.

I heard there are no stage fatalities like traditional MK had. :( Talk about jumping the shark. On top of i can't even play the game i purchased on PC.

Then this Bs. This is the kind of stuff that makes you want to give up playing video games.

Mr-Dude3292d ago

Well, not giving up on my biggest passion and hobby. But not buying certain games..now and in the future...That Yes.

averagejoe263292d ago

You don't have to buy the easy mode fatalities. You can unlock them easily. I played for one hour last night and unlocked them.

$30 for 4 characters and a lot of skins.

You're being dramatic.

HammadTheBeast3292d ago

$30 is the price of half a game. So by that logic, you're saying a fighting game with 8 characters and a bunch of skins for $60 is acceptable?

IWentBrokeForGaming3292d ago

You know how many other characters are in story mode that aren't playable? Plenty... Baraka my Main for one...

gamernova3292d ago

Not buying this day one for the same reasons I didn't get Evolve day one. I do not like games that nickel and dime people. I may get it after a dramatic price slash.

LOGICWINS3292d ago

Easy no buy for me. This is how paid DLC hurts EVERYONE even if you don't buy it.

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HammadTheBeast3292d ago

Exactly, I got shredded on other articles for showing how bullshit this type of DLC is, and this is what happens when you let practices like these carry on and just shrug it off as "oh its just cosmetic, it doesn't affect you, don't buy it".

kagon013291d ago

You're not the only victim. I was also gangraped in comments when I was complaining about BBCP dlc characters before it was released, and now the same stupid people that supported that crap are complaining for the extended edition. In the end no one can argue with retards(its a choice, but the industry is indoctrinating them into becoming that)...

porkChop3292d ago

Man, are you serious? I'm not really into fighting games anymore, but this is just a dick move. I've heard such good things about this game leading up to release, and many of my friends have been so excited for it. For the devs to just undo all that goodwill like this is ridiculous.

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Storm23932d ago

Cool. Wanted to play Hell Let Loose and I always enjoy a good golf game. Mortal Kombat X should have been 11 IMO though.

NoFanBoy932d ago

HLL seems a bit of a mess on console, I hope it improves but didn't have fun with the beta.

EvertonFC932d ago

Same was looking fwd to the beta but it was not a great experience

1nsomniac932d ago

Yea HLL is great on PC but is really hard to enjoy currently on console.

NeoGamer232932d ago

Ya, I really wanted to play PGA 2K21 but didn't want to pay the price.

Eonjay932d ago

Agreed. MKX should have been 11. I will play PGA though. Haven't played since Tiger Woods. This month feels lacking.

Ashunderfire86932d ago

I know right lol!!! Mortal Kombat X is free on PS5, but I understand PS4. Heck the PS4 version should be easy to get for just $20 or even less $10 dollars on ebay or selling stuff apps.

Profchaos932d ago

You can play it right now open beta is live and free

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SegaSaturn669932d ago

MKX was already in PS Plus Collection. This is the second time they've double dipped. Thank god the golf game lets u hit balls into the crowd.

BrainSyphoned932d ago

At least twice this year they have double dipped into PS Now games as well.

Christopher932d ago

Two separate services isn't double dipping. People do understand that, right? Subscribing to one or the other doesn't give you benefits to the other in any way.

jznrpg932d ago

Fine with me I don’t sub to PS now

ocelot07932d ago

You don't know PS Collection is not available to PS4 only owners right? Only way they can claim this is by buying a PS5 or logging into a PS5 and claiming them.

So am pretty sure a fair few of the 100+ million PS4 owners are thankful.

Knushwood Butt932d ago

Mortal Kombat X was never released in Japan so this is another one that won't be included in the lineup for Japan and will probably be swapped for some crap but I'll remain optimistic.

Silly gameAr932d ago

I'm pretty sure MK has never been on plus. In the US anyway.

Not sure what PS Now has to do with PS Plus.

Profchaos932d ago

Lee carvello: may I suggest a putter
You have chosen driver.

CorndogBurglar931d ago

You win for your Simpsons reference.

BLow932d ago

And like clockwork, you always have some complaining. Happy Gaming

Ozzy2407931d ago

Only PS5 owners get the PS plus collection which majority of playstation owners don't have

TheExecutioner931d ago (Edited 931d ago )

Not every one have ps+ collection

When u will stop thinking like a child

Knushwood Butt931d ago

Update

Japan gets Castlevania Requiem instead of MKX

Not crap then!

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kneon932d ago

3 games I won't play even when they are free

lipton101926d ago

Really? They’re all legit good games

kneon926d ago

I've never liked those kinds of fighting games so mortal combat is out. Golf? I don't know why such a game even exists. the last time I played a golf game was on the Apple ][. And finally hell let loose looks like just another in the endless stream of ww2 shooters, I already have enough of those in my backlog that I will probably never play either

SurgicalMenace931d ago

You know when you actually buy your games you wouldn't be so ungrateful for the free ones. Just a thought.

LiViNgLeGaCY931d ago

This month just didn't appeal to ME personally. If it's a good a good month for others, hey more power to them. And please, I'm willing to bet I've bought more Playstation games than you have. Probably shouldn't make assumptions about people without really knowing them, just a thought.

SurgicalMenace931d ago

How much you willing to wager, sir? I've purchased just over 20 games this month alone. Have over 830 games in my digital library 250 on my shelf and that is only the PS4. We'll skip the PS1, PS2, PS3, PSP, VITA, and PS5 just to keep it fair. Who's counting though?🤷🏾‍♂️

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LiViNgLeGaCY930d ago

Whatever you'd like. Since the PS1 days, my collection is in the thousands, just on Playstation alone. Pissing match aside, again, you shouldn't make comments in the future where you look stupid (ex. Telling someone you don't know that they don't buy games)

SurgicalMenace930d ago

Or perhaps, since you have such the healthy collection, stop whining about the charity. If they don't give it, then buy it.

Pocahontas926d ago

WhT do you do for a living to afford 20 games in one month

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RedDevils931d ago

Shit games this month. Mortal Kombat X is already on PS+ Collection what the point of have it again. Throwing some indie and would be more happy.

Ozzy2407931d ago

Because the PS+Collection is only for PS5 owners which majority of playstation owners don't have

KyRo932d ago (Edited 932d ago )

Hell Let Loose looks great but it's not a casual game and a bit of a acquired taste. It's nice for people to dive in a d try it though. MKX is already on PS5 for free with the PS collection so that bad for PS5 owners and it was only two months ago everyone complained about a sports title being included as a game but yet they follow suit with another one 🤦🏻‍♂️

PS Plus started so well at the beginning of the year too.

SurgicalMenace931d ago

I never thought I'd see a day when people complain about what they get for free. Hey, there is another great alternative to settling for free games, BUYING what you want.

How much do you think a market leader is going to be willing to cut into their own pockets? How many games do you actually purchase or do you just wait for them to hit plus?

We actually are grown enough to know that we have to pay for greatness over here. You have an option to go to MS if you'd like as well. Otherwise, add it to your library, say thank you, and move on. How old are we here?🤔

KyRo931d ago (Edited 931d ago )

I've been subbed to PS plus since the very day it started when all we'd get is PS1 and minis on PS3. PS Plus as a service was always about the games. Now they've made it a requirement for online play you mistakingly think these games are the bonus. They're not. We pay for access to the games via the subscription. They're not free so before running your mouth and giving it the big one, please educate yourself before calling people out.

SurgicalMenace931d ago (Edited 931d ago )

Well sir, I too have been a PS+ member since it's inception and own well over 3,000 games on PS3, 1200 of PS4, and close to every game available on PS5. I speak from a supporting standpoint and I'm strongly against people who do more talking with their mouths than their wallets.

If you've not invested into the best experience possible, then why should your opinion be acknowledged? Plus is 70 dollars a year that equates to about $6 dollars a month....what do you expect to get, a choice?🤣

The day that beggers become choosers is the day that gaming dies. How many of the new releases have you purchased? If the answer is none, be happy with what is given. When you're playing the latest, you have little concern for the hand outs. Just a thought, champ.🤣

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Kurt Russell931d ago

Personally I am looking forward to Hell Let Loose. I don't think I would have dived in with a purchase for that one, but I am dead curious to play it... I am hoping it is just the kind of MP I have been hoping for since R6S went doolally.

KyRo931d ago

Yeah it looks great for sure. I've watched a few people play it on PC and I'm interested to know it's transitioned to console.

outsider1624932d ago

Yesss!! Played HLL open beta and it was amazing. The immersiveness, the one bullet shot, you can't just go running around shooting like in CoD or Bf.

NoFanBoy932d ago

The beta has a low framerate, lag, loads of pop in textures, flickering shadows etc. It felt horrible to control and aim. If they could improve it then there potential.

Majin-vegeta932d ago

Thry are aware.They made a post yesterday

FPS_D3TH931d ago

It’s not really optimized too well on pc yet either. Lots of flickering

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Martial Arts Experts Take on Mortal Kombat X Fight Moves

Two martial arts expert attempt to recreate some of the moves from Mortal Kombat X.

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Skuletor1225d ago

What's up with the tags? No MKX on Xbox 360, PS3 or Arcade.

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Mortal Kombat X Update 1.16 and XL Update 1.06 Makes Minor Interface Changes

Mortal Kombat X and Mortal Kombat XL received a minor update today that is apparently related to some interface changes as per the patch notes.

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