Xbox One: Microsoft “still learning” with microtransactions
“We’re still learning,” Spencer told Kotaku when asked about why the three games use very different strategies; Ryse’s microtransactions are largely ignorable, almost all of Killer Instinct’s content is locked behind a paywall despite it being free-to-play, and Forza’s prices for better cars have raised eyebrows.
Spencer said Microsoft will monitor and learn from which of these strategies fans embrace – and which they eschew as too expensive.
“I want to be able to learn from what we put in, so let’s make sure we are crafting the game and the analytics so we can see what the consumers – the gamers – like and don’t. If you assume buying habits are a reflection of what people like. So that we can craft the experience better for the gamer,” he said.
“It’s easy to say something like, ‘I’ll never allow somebody to buy the win of the game, I won’t let them buy victory,’ but that’s kind of a trite answer. I’d say, ‘Yeah, I guess I have that line, that [we wouldn't have] “Pay five bucks and get 1000 achievements” or something stupid like that.’ I’m always pushing against that. But, in reality, that’s not what the gamers are looking for. They’re usually looking for customization and their gameplay style opening up.”
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RantPosted:
KatsumiLavish Microtransactions are terrible.
Just for little spoiler rich kids to pay to win.
I'm not a big fan of them either. When i buy a game i don't expect them to attempt to charge me more in the form of a Micro-transaction
On that note check out the Community Discussion in General if you haven't yet
I agree that micro transactions make it pay to win and most of these companies already made millions if not billions on the game and they're trying to generate even more revenue by selling in-game stuff.
KatsumiPosted:
LavishKatsumiLavish Microtransactions are terrible.
Just for little spoiler rich kids to pay to win.
I'm not a big fan of them either. When i buy a game i don't expect them to attempt to charge me more in the form of a Micro-transaction
On that note check out the Community Discussion in General if you haven't yet
That is what I was about to direct you to.
It is a literal and perfect example of how games are starting to be released.
We only get a fourth of the game for our money.
Its pretty bad if you ask me. If i purchase a game i expect to get the full experience and not just a small portion of that the game really has to offer
RantPosted:
Lavish Microtransactions are terrible.
Just for little spoiler rich kids to pay to win.
That's how a lot of games are starting to turn into. Take Battlefield kit unlocks for example.
TywinPosted:
B98Lavish Microtransactions are terrible.
Just for little spoiler rich kids to pay to win.
Yeah I agree with you totally man
TinyPicLavish Microtransactions are terrible.
Just for little spoiler rich kids to pay to win.
I Totally agree with you man.
Can you guys please not copy each others comments.
TywinPosted:
KatsumiLavish Microtransactions are terrible.
Just for little spoiler rich kids to pay to win.
I'm not a big fan of them either. When i buy a game i don't expect them to attempt to charge me more in the form of a Micro-transaction
On that note check out the Community Discussion in General if you haven't yet
That is what I was about to direct you to.
It is a literal and perfect example of how games are starting to be released.
We only get a fourth of the game for our money.
KatsumiPosted:
Lavish Microtransactions are terrible.
Just for little spoiler rich kids to pay to win.
I'm not a big fan of them either. When i buy a game i don't expect them to attempt to charge me more in the form of a Micro-transaction
On that note check out the Community Discussion in General if you haven't yet
TywinPosted:
HitUWithToasterWoofTHECARJACKER I buy the game - I expect to have the full game, not parts of it with the rest I have to buy. They should definitely tone down the amount of micro transactions.
Some publishers *cough* EA *cough* now implement micro transactions into most of their games and it's ridiculous.
You have to buy exclusives that enhance your experience from what you already have.
That's what it is usually like, you would have to Buy DLC to make games better like CoD and Halo.
The DLC from COD at least dosen't give you any advantage at all.
If anything, it gives you a disadvantage for more maps you will have to remember.
iModLikeBerniePosted:
Lavish Microtransactions are terrible.
Just for little spoiler rich kids to pay to win.
Yeah I agree with you totally man
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