The3rdWalker

This trend in video gaming was made popular thanks to mobile games. The 5% of a player base considered whales makes micro-transactions profitable enough that the other 95% of the community doesn't matter to them outside of the initial sale of the game. Unfortunately without legal intervention that loot boxes are tied to gambling there's no reason to remove them; they print money which is bad for us who care about video games. The total monies I have spent as the years go on in video games continue to decline. I will never pre-order a game again unless there's a nostalgic value to me personally. While I do not care about micro-transactions that are purely cosmetic, I can't ignore that it's a Pandora's box. I personally am not a fan of the Fortnite seasons methodology, but I can admit it's the best form of a lootbox, showing what's inside and the clear progress to achieve everything; I just don't like to be nickle and dimed. The gimmick that these micro-transactions fund future content has been proven to be absolute bullshit time and time again by everyone minus Digital Extremes (Warframe). Destiny Eververse got us nowhere, nothing. I could potentially make a case for Epic Games & Fortnite because of the rotating game modes and game updates. As always, vote with your wallet, cause a stink and denounce shady business practices online. I don't see a light at the end of the tunnel until famous game studios break apart and form their own grassroots, make one or two amazing games, only to sell out and repeat the cycle. When a game studio is controlled by a board of executives rather than the developers and passionate staff it's doomed; all about counting beans. The next step we are seeing is game launchers. I am still an avid fan of Steam only because their 30% reduces to 20% based on milestones of units sold. (Epic takes a 15% cut, so really that 5% to me as a consumer is not worth it as I now have to deal with a subpar game launcher) But that 5% means something to the c-suite.

Likewise.

I’ll be interested in revisiting the game after a year, Division 1, Destiny/ Destiny 2 style. That game was beautiful on my machine I just know how I play games and if there’s not enough endgame content I’ll shelf this game quick. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Most of these games end up being pretty solid about one or two years after release. I'll wait until it's a completed game.

Anthem's endgame consists of three strongholds (which are like Destiny strikes but bigger), repeatable missions (one per day) and roaming the open world. No raids. This is now confirmed as of today's embargo lift. So here is a summary of the content available for the endgame of Anthem So with that all said and done what we have on launch is: • ⁠3 + Difficult Levels • ⁠3 Strongholds • ⁠Repeatable Daily Story Mission/Legendary Contract • ⁠Repeatable Contracts • ⁠Open World with Events and World Bosses • ⁠NO RAIDS • ⁠Cataclysms - Events on Open World that are the major point of Anthem's endgame Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This was pretty funny to read. https://www.dualshockers.com/gamestop-germany-fallout-76-for-free/ GameStop in Germany is giving away free copies of Fallout 76 with every purchase of a used PS4 controller, which is a real punch in the teeth for Bethesda, but a giant win for anyone not wanting to spend a dime of the title. According to a Reddit post, there is a sign that reads – “Get Fallout 76 for free if you buy a used PS4 controller” right next to a stack of Fallout 76 cases. Many of the comments regarding the post aren’t too favorable with one person stating that they would buy the controller but leave the game where it was. Unfortunately, this kind of animosity towards Fallout 76 isn’t something new at all as lately, Bethesda’s Fallout 76 leather jacket took some jabs with people jumping on tweeter to poke fun at how the lighting makes the leather look like plastic or tarp. Fans of the franchise were still upset ever since the bag controversy where they ended up with nylon bags instead of a more durable canvas material. A few weeks ago we saw the company in the news once again when it came to light that players of the title could access a secret developer room and fill their pockets full of unreleased items that included top-tier weapons, and plans for every item in the game. Even though this had been known about on Discord for quite some time, Bethesda eventually got with it and started issuing suspensions for players who dared enter the room. With so much Fallout 76 negativity, will we eventually see some positive news coming from this game in the near future? To be honest, I’m not so sure due to the number of bugs and everything else we have seen from this title that keeps it in the murky shadows so I think it’s time to shine has well and truly been put to bed. If you do want to try it out for yourself and go against the vast majority of players who certainly wouldn’t recommend it, Fallout 76 is currently available for PC, Xbox One, and PS4 and you can pick it up through Amazon.

Until people stop buying the shit it will never, ever go away.

I mean you shared a screenshot of cosmetics and their prices, with "oof" prior. When it comes to the cosmetic world, as long as there are no items to be bought, no javelins, etc then it's a non issue. Agreed you have to wait to see, but you also kind jumped the gun with judgement until it's out.

Purely cosmetic? Couldn't care less.

I am going with The Division 2, from what I've played, the work I have seen from the developers in person I certainly trust them more than I do EA. (The Anthem demo was neat but not impressive- it'll be a decent game in the end) I do not expect Div2 to pull a Destiny2 and start on the "1 step forward, 2 step back" path.

Best VOIP on the market. (Outside of TS for competitive Esports). See y'all in there. Invite link: https://discord.gg/qGWT8NZ FAQ on Discord: https://www.tomsguide.com/us/what-is-discord,review-5203.html

I didn't realize it's no longer on the right side of this website. Link follows: https://discord.gg/qGWT8NZ

Look forward to getting some games in with you. Don’t forget to join our discord server. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’m glad they were so transparent. It’ll pay off in spades. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Servers were rough at launch, but EA turned more on. Smooth on PC. Running on average 72 FPS on Ultra at 1080p 144hz. Dropped to high and hit 144 stable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

FO76 rumored to go F2P

I watched Bruce play it, and now CohhCarnage, the game is dope and the difficulty modes make it intense.

https://esportsobserver.com/farming-sim-league-interview/

The delay sucks, but a bad release would also suck. Good move on them, as the game was fun as Hell the handful of times I got to play it.

Multiple DZ’s this time fella. Going. To. Be. Dope. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Almost 70 on the Switch and then the real fun begins.

I didn’t know people still watched it. I’d be more concerned if South Park succumbs to it than FG. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It just needs to be deep, I'm not saying 6,000 hours of gameplay but there has to be something in there that keeps you coming back. I can picture more javelins coming into the game you have to pay for which I would not like to see.

I have to admit the game is starting to get my attention, only need to see it's micro-transaction model and how deep the game gets. Could be a buy.