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YouTubers Help Boost Call of Duty’s Microtransaction Gambling System

Wondering why microtransactions are still gaining traction in games, big and small, even though most gamers seem to not want them? When it comes to Call of Duty, and many other games, part of the blame lies on the shoulders of popular YouTubers that are constantly building up hype for and encouraging purchases of microtransaction items. This article discusses the subject.

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Majin-vegeta3038d ago

Im surprised it took someone this long to bring it up.Any time you try to criticize these clowns and bring the truth up in their vides.Their 12 year old fangirls.Get all bootytickled.

Alduin3038d ago

Yup. And they'll all make a video saying they don't encourage it and that no one's forcing you to, blah blah blah. But, in the end, they're building up hype for it and essentially work as Activision's no-charge marketing team.

crazychris41243038d ago (Edited 3038d ago )

I watch videos too of Youtubers promoting products but I'll research it if Im interested. Of the probably dozens, maybe even hundreds of videos promoting products Ive probably bought only about 5 or 6 of them. Would never buy microtransactions, dont care what the youtubers say.

Alduin3038d ago

It's a bit different with actual products, though. With microtransactions it can be small increments of $2 here, $10 there. They're essentially impulse purchases. And YouTubers definitely hype them up and glorify them to the point where I'm sure they influence some purchases.

Kalebninja3038d ago (Edited 3038d ago )

" most gamers seem to not want them?"
You mean most forum dwellers seem to not want them, they obviously wouldn't sell if people didn't want them, great logic.

Alduin3038d ago

Most people, if asked, would say they don't care for microtransactions. Plain and simple. Doesn't mean they don't get sucked into buying them, too.

Kalebninja3038d ago

Not caring and not wanting are two different things, they're an option and crying about options that people clearly take advantage of is ridiculous.

Alduin3038d ago

Lol crying about it? It's pointing out a major issue within the industry and showing that some of the biggest "celebrities" involved with it aren't helping it any.

There's no crying. It's a simple statement.

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Call of Duty paintball mod lets you return to classic CoD multiplayer

Call of Duty Black Ops 3 has a new paintball mod in the works which aims to restore classic CoD multiplayer, if you’re tired of Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2

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SullysCigar522d ago

Call of WHAT?? Never heard of it.

When did this franchise release..? /S

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PlayStation Now: most-played games in Spring

Marvel’s Avengers, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Bloodborne earn top spots across PS5, PS4, and PC.

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roadkillers1083d ago

Too bad God of War isn't on PSNow. It would've slaughtered the Avengers and Aloy!!

roadkillers1083d ago

Yea, I can't find any. Not even the digital versions, Facebook has them going $400 over retail.

poppatron1082d ago

I need to cancel my subscription, there’s rarely anything I like that I don’t already have

Stanjara1082d ago

So Avengers are fine? I thought that the game is dying.

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PS Now February 2021 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, Detroit: Become Human, WWE 2K Battlegrounds

Darksiders Genesis, Little Nightmares and Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number are also playable from today.

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LucasRuinedChildhood1223d ago (Edited 1223d ago )

Terrible month. Detroit and Black Ops 3 (available for a limited time) are already in the PS Plus Collection, and Detroit was also a free game on PS Plus years ago. WWE 2K Battlegrounds is terrible. Only the smaller games that were added are good additions.

PS Plus is way better than PS Now right now (quality > quantity) and has been good for a long time, and great since the PS5 released. I was tempted to subscribe to PS Now over the holidays but I just didn't trust in the quality of the service. They need to up their game because the quality of the service is deteriorating. I'm starting to wonder if they're going to ditch PS Now as we know it and basically add it as an extra tier to PS Plus because that's what they've been prioritizing.

-Ghost1223d ago (Edited 1223d ago )

Not sure why WWE 2K Battlegrounds was a highlight for this month. I browsed the games in December and it was there/played it.

SamPao1222d ago

Darksiders genesis. Thats a pretty neat addition

gamer78041222d ago (Edited 1222d ago )

The game was a massive disappointment, even playing with a friend it was terrible. But we finished it til the end. The game is so buggy and just not much fun a lot of times.

iplay1up21222d ago

Now, is not nearly as good as Game Pass, but $60 for a year? Well worth it!

gamer78041222d ago

Detroit become human is fantastic. One of the best this gen

oakshin1222d ago

Last time blop 3 was on here it came with the dlc

RgR1222d ago

Great for me.

I was looking to play darksiders genesis...it's the last one I need to play. And little nightmares is another one I wanted to try.

The rest I've already played or am not interested. Overall I think they're great additions.

iplay1up21222d ago (Edited 1222d ago )

I was disappointed with Darksiders 3. I played for a couple of hours, and deleted it. That is just me though, a lot of people liked it. Also the price is right. Hope you do like it!😁

RgR1222d ago

Yea I'm with you there. The beginning and gameplay feels so different but after a certain point I feel like it got much better.

I played it in classic mode so it would be more similar to other darksiders but man did I die a lot in the beginning due to learning how to play. Came into it fresh from darksiders 2.

SamPao1222d ago

Yeah, I am still playing frostpunk from last month...
Heard good things about little nightmares