2012-06-02, 07:11 PM
Really the only alternatives I see now, are either to step back on purchasing games; or to support the developers directly. True games need cash in order to cover the bottom line; but if a developer is willing to drop the middle-man who financially backs him(ie publishers) in favor of holding all the risks themselves to gain back their virtues; we should support them.
Why gamers are so pissed at these shady strategies is because we perceive games as a form of art. And when you try to make a business out of something intended for creative purpose; it skews a number of things. Ultimately, yes, it is a business; but they don't have to make it so damn clear to both the investors and the consumers.
Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the PSN's HOME ... program thing? have in game advertisement in the form of bulletin boards and trailers? Or was that removed some time after alpha? If I'm remembering right, the timing could line up with that; leading me to reason that was it's purpose. (Note: I'm likely off on my memory) Either way, it still holds an annoying potential.
Why gamers are so pissed at these shady strategies is because we perceive games as a form of art. And when you try to make a business out of something intended for creative purpose; it skews a number of things. Ultimately, yes, it is a business; but they don't have to make it so damn clear to both the investors and the consumers.
Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the PSN's HOME ... program thing? have in game advertisement in the form of bulletin boards and trailers? Or was that removed some time after alpha? If I'm remembering right, the timing could line up with that; leading me to reason that was it's purpose. (Note: I'm likely off on my memory) Either way, it still holds an annoying potential.