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Crazy or Genius? Valve attempting to charge gamers based on community involvement

MMGN.COM writes: Crazy, or genius? There is actually some merit in Newell's comments during that interview that most PC gamers will be familiar with. Dedicated players tend to frequent the same servers quite often, which means you have the chance to get a feel for users and server culture. I've ran from a few DOD:S servers myself due to an un-cooperative team members in the past, and I'm sure a few of you out there have done the same.

IaMs124841d ago

Interesting, i like the idea of rewarding gamers for their good merits. Not sure if any games/companies do that currently but im sure ive seen something similar in the past with some games but i cant really think of any at the moment.

hellerphant4841d ago

I think it would be a great way for publishers to model deep and engaging communities. Give something back to the hardcore fans of your franchise, as they are the only ones who are going to interact on such a positive level. The discounts won't be that damaging when only a handful of your total audience are taking advantage of it.

Soldierone4841d ago

Insomniac used to do it a lot. They would disclose information early, give rewards, and normally "closed" beta's were open to people that were rather active on their games boards.

Ever since they went third party its been a little more quiet, but thats probably because they are hard at work on their next game.

hellerphant4840d ago

I always love it when a developer really cares about their community. I think Valve care, but because of their position they often have to keep hush hush on certain subjects.

Ezetta4840d ago

Dota has the worst community ever. You get kicked for being bad, people call you retard all the time etc. So rewarding players for being nice, would be.. nice!

Kran4840d ago

Kind of like Call of Duty then, minus the being kicked part.

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7.37 patch for Dota 2 makes changes to characters, items, and more

Dota 2 fans, get ready for some exciting changes! The highly anticipated Patch 7.37 has just been released, bringing a host of updates and improvements to the game. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the battlefield, these changes are sure to shake things up and offer fresh strategies to explore. Let’s dive into the details of what’s new in Patch 7.37.New Updates and Changes in Dota 2 Patch 7.371. Medusa Rework: Medusa has received a significant rework. Her Mana Shield is now an innate

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Dota 2 Strength Heroes Tier List For Turbo Mode

From beefy tanks to powerful carries, these are the best Strength heroes in Dota 2's Turbo Mode.

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Valve: 'Smurfing Is Not Welcome In Dota', Bans 90,000 Accounts

Valve has spoken out forcefully against smurfing in Dota 2 after banning more than 90,000 accounts - and targeting their owners.

Fist4achin663d ago

Pardon my ignorance for never having played this, but why even have the ability to create multiple guest accounts? It seems if there is only one account per player then it would eliminate this smurfing issue.

sadraiden663d ago

Probably to get new players hooked on the addictive gameplay loop, more people playing = statistically more people buying battle passes.

Fist4achin663d ago

Makes sense and cents for Valve. Thanks

franwex662d ago (Edited 662d ago )

Why would seasoned players want to play with lower skill players anyway? Just to owned them? They’re n00bs, what’s the fun in that?

It’s like on COD where they do bad on purpose for a few rounds, to then be place with with bad players to then dominate.

SegaSaturn669662d ago

This is human nature. I know people who do this in Dota2, CoD and other multiplayer games. They enjoy the dopamine rush that winning generates.