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Top 10 worst microtransactions in video games

MWEB GameZone writes: "We take a look at the worst microtransactions in some of the best games around. Share your microtransaction experiences with us and tell us if you agree or disagree with our top 10 picks."

Sillicur2812d ago

The Shadow of War Microtransactions really put me off the game :(

nitus102807d ago (Edited 2807d ago )

Normally I don't have a problem with microtransactions when they are just additional skins or "fluff" providing they are optional and don't impact the game in any way. What I totally object to is when microtransactions are "pay to win" or worst yet "pay to finish game".

With the addition of "loot crates" microtransactions have IMHO hit a new low since they are a form of gambling which can actually target children although the developers/distributors would deny this since they could easily run afoul of the law.

So now we have microtransactions, loot-crates, pre-orders, gold, silver & VIP editions and season passes which really muddy the waters between optional cosmetic features to basically gambling.

Note. I left DLC out of the above since you can have good DLC such as what you have for games like but not exclusive to The Witcher 3 and Bloodborne.

BTW. Anyone who thinks that making a game with and an Adult rating will stop children playing it is seriously deluded and developers/publishers know that children will play the game and don't care as long as it brings in money.

Yohshida2810d ago

So what is it now, microtransactions or Season pass? Forza 7 doesn't have any microtransactions, yet its #1.
What about Overwatch? A game that lets you buy loot boxes with real money, a game that ist MP only and came out with barely ANY content at launch, yet you don't mention that one. Gotta love that epic research eh

Sono4212810d ago

He explains exactly what micro transactions are in Forza 7 and why they are a problem, yet you don't do the same for Overwatch? All loot boxes in Overwatch only offer cosmetic items, nothing gameplay changing. Not to mention you can earn loot boxes just by playing the game, I have every skin I want and I barely even play the game anymore. I have never bought a single Mico transaction except in Rocket League and the is only because I got the game free and I am happy to support those devs for all of the free updates they keep giving the game.

Yohshida2810d ago

Loot Boxes in Forza CANT be bought with money, you earn them ingame, how exactly are those microtransactions????

kevnb2808d ago

overwatch is an example of micrsotransactions done right, everything non cosmetic they added has been free.

Sono4212810d ago

Well I don't personally play Forza because I don't play racing games anymore (other than the occasional mariokart) He mentions in the video some vip membership that gives a 100% boost to currency gain, which means they will be earning double the amount of loot boxes as someone without it and says a free mod even comes along with it. I would go ahead and assume this is what he's talking about when he says microtransaction.

Hardiman2810d ago (Edited 2810d ago )

Yeah and he says the vip pass only lasts so long but with it's price tag you'd think it would last continually. The price was $26.95 now it's $29.95.

Yohshida2810d ago

VIP pass is the season pass, by the time the game released this already got fixed and the boost is forever.

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Middle-Earth's Nemesis System Was Created Because Gamers Kept Reselling Batman Arkham Asylum CDs

Ex-Warner Bros. executive reveals that the Nemesis system was designed to create a compelling game that would stick with gamers.

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mkis00785d ago

Harry potter could be a great game to use it. The students and the enemies could each have their own seperate tree.

Michiel198985d ago

then kill em and they come back? seems fitting for the universe

mkis00785d ago

I mean you didn't actually kill the orcs that came back in shadow...orcs don't have that power in the LOTR universe. Meanwhile you do kill enemies (human and beast) in hogwarts legacy.

No, you would defeat them and they would come back.

jznrpg85d ago

It was a good idea but with of without it you need to make a good game first

RaidenBlack85d ago

Yep,
Instead of WW, WB could've assigned Monolith for a current gen FEAR game that could've used the Nemesis system as its base. But alas. The WB IP is what supposedly killed them.
Hope Rocksteady gets to use Nemesis in their next Batman 1P game.

Angyobangyo85d ago

Warner bros is so full of it. Usually corporations cry about piracy but this was simply due to the second hand market and they don’t t like that.

Chocoburger85d ago

It was a neat idea, but the game is packed with a lot of repetitive filler grindy stuff, clearly designed to make the game last longer. The sequel went overboard, with the filler as well, in order to nudge players towards micro-trash-actions, which were eventually dropped.

NoDamage85d ago

Thats why I couldn't get into the sequel even though I really liked the first one and so wanted to like the 2nd. Unfortunately twas not meant to be.

joab77785d ago

Need a podcast with nothing but stories like this

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Evolve or Die: The final days of the follow-up to Left 4 Dead

Back in 2016, Turtle Rock announced that support for its 4v1 monster-hunting shooter Evolve would end but fans wouldn't let it die.

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Stop Forcing Multiplayer Into Single Player Games

TIM WHITE WRITES: "Multiplayer or single player? Developers, you can do both, just not willy-nilly."

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Flawlessmic802d ago

I am in absolute agreement with the OP 👌

shinoff2183802d ago

I hate when I see single player games and see people begging for multi-player. Jeez guys it don't need to be on every game. Latest one I seen was atomic heart.

-Foxtrot801d ago

Multiplayer or even co-op

If it was always a single player game then that's how it is

Inverno801d ago

It's a trend that never really went away. For me multiplayer in a primarily SP focused game was an excuse for DLC. Then there's the mentality gamers had that adding multiplayer makes a game worth the price, otherwise it should be half price for half a game. A way of thinking devs reassured when they started adding multiplayer to their sequels. We see the same with multiplayer focused games getting SP in their sequels.

Flawlessmic801d ago

Tbh multilayer now is a way to add live service and mtx elements, very rarely does it come of well.

What single players game used to be in a lot of cases now require 3 other people for keeping to really enjoy it and I hate having to rely on others to get the maximum from a game.

Sp should be sp, if devs want to add a separate multi mode then that's fine with me, the legends addition to ghost of tshushima was fricking sick but totally separate to the main game. Sick of co op too.

Hofstaderman801d ago

I remember when certain single player games had them as included optional modes that was played on the couch. Had brilliant times with Syphon Filter and Golden Eye. Me and my bro used to used to fight over who would play as Gabe even though it was technically just a skin. Good times.

Dagexon801d ago

I didn't notice your comment before I added mine.
But good times indeed

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