1. Yes, I played games a bit in my life, so I met with it. No, I did not buy anything because I play games that they do not have microtransactions, and as it does not affect the game itself (buying things related to the appearance of our character). However, when it comes to add-ons for the game - DLC - this is the most :) In particular Battlefield 3 Premium - set 5 DLC for Battlefield 3 - I do not regret buying, because I had a great time with this game!
2. It's like with everything, there must be moderation, just like with alcohol. You can have a drink for the evening and no problem, but if you party for 2 weeks every day, that's a problem. Playing games is no exception.
3. I completely don't understand it. If someone wants to spend real money on virtual things, it's their business. In my opinion, it's all in the player's psyche. I was nowhere near gambling. It just annoys me that such things are cut out of the game content, as evidenced by the recently released add-on for GTA Online - Diamonds, the same goes for things too violent in games. I don't like how content is blocked / removed in the game.
I stopped playing computer games since I'm not a child. I used to play some games in the freemium model but it was a long time ago. I didn't make any payments then as I remember. I believe addiction to anything is a disease because an addicted person loses control of what he does. Lootbox and gambling have a lot in common. I am curious how this issue will be resolved.
Since few years I mainly play mobile games (there's no time to play console at home but few minutes in public transport, why not?) and the first thing I've noticed? Extra packs, bonus packs, extra cost. I've made purchase only once, for about 10zł and I thought to myself, that sometimes I'm buying games for 200zł and why 10 doesn't feel right. I can't explain it but I don't feel like spending money on microtransactions anyway. I'm not sure if it's a disease, but for sure it's huge problem. It's hard for me to say, I've never been playing too much. Never have enough time for that. I think that gambling is describing this the best. You just spend a lot of money and hope that this time you get lucky. It's literally definition of gambling.
No, I don’t think it’s fair to purchase anything in a game, while other players who e.g. don’t have enough money are it worst position. Yes, this is addiction like every other one, like cigarettes or alcohol.
I am a lifelong fan of the FIFA football series, so the subject of microtransactions is a well known issue to me. I do understand that game developers want to monetise their games as much as possible, but I shouldn't be forced to pay extra for a game that I have already paid for, so as long as the extra-paid-for content is not affecting the gameplay and not giving any privilege to other players as opponents it seems totally reasonable. The loot crates are a totally different issue - some games, like FIFA, seem to be built around the philosophy of micropayments, player transactions and gambling (via purchasing those loot crates), thus making the game painfully difficult or at some point unattractive without such purchases. The whole mechanism of such games seems no different from traditional gambling, and even though I don't think it should be banned - such things should be properly named and notified. I believe that gaming, just like any other form of leisure and entertainment, can be addictive, but we simply can't demonise it and blame the gaming industry for every worry of the modern day world.
Once I came across microtransactions in games. In my experience, this killed some of the fun of the game and divided the players into better and worse groups. Maybe once or twice I made a microtransaction, but it was a long, long time ago. Yes, like other addictions, it is a disease. On the other hand, does anyone force anyone to play video games or drink alcohol too often? I don't think it's equal to gambling, but I think it certainly has something to do with it (probably the fact, that it is also addictive).
I play on many, many platforms (PC, game consoles, mobile phone) so of course I encountered microtransactions. I accept them if they are only cosmetic and don't vary on gameplay and I hate them if avoiding them make player do a grind or is necessary to play with other in mulitplayer modes. I think that every addiction is a disease and video games are not an exception. If you don't see more important than video games it's a sign that maybe you should look for help. I think that loot box can be treated as gambling, because you pay and you don't know if or what you win.
I do not play video games allmost at all. I know, that currently you do not have to purchase them in physical format, but you can just pay and download. I have acknowledged the popularity of online video games, where you can pay for all kinds of additional features. I know, that video games can be addictive. I guess it is because of the fact, that they connect you to completely different world, which is why they can affect us so strongly, however I think gambling is a much worse addiction, as it will result in losing your money.
1. Yes, I played games a bit in my life, so I met with it. No, I did not buy anything because I play games that they do not have microtransactions, and as it does not affect the game itself (buying things related to the appearance of our character).
ReplyDeleteHowever, when it comes to add-ons for the game - DLC - this is the most :) In particular Battlefield 3 Premium - set 5 DLC for Battlefield 3 - I do not regret buying, because I had a great time with this game!
2. It's like with everything, there must be moderation, just like with alcohol. You can have a drink for the evening and no problem, but if you party for 2 weeks every day, that's a problem.
Playing games is no exception.
3. I completely don't understand it. If someone wants to spend real money on virtual things, it's their business. In my opinion, it's all in the player's psyche. I was nowhere near gambling. It just annoys me that such things are cut out of the game content, as evidenced by the recently released add-on for GTA Online - Diamonds, the same goes for things too violent in games. I don't like how content is blocked / removed in the game.
I stopped playing computer games since I'm not a child. I used to play some games in the freemium model but it was a long time ago. I didn't make any payments then as I remember. I believe addiction to anything is a disease because an addicted person loses control of what he does. Lootbox and gambling have a lot in common. I am curious how this issue will be resolved.
ReplyDeleteSince few years I mainly play mobile games (there's no time to play console at home but few minutes in public transport, why not?) and the first thing I've noticed? Extra packs, bonus packs, extra cost. I've made purchase only once, for about 10zł and I thought to myself, that sometimes I'm buying games for 200zł and why 10 doesn't feel right. I can't explain it but I don't feel like spending money on microtransactions anyway.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if it's a disease, but for sure it's huge problem. It's hard for me to say, I've never been playing too much. Never have enough time for that.
I think that gambling is describing this the best. You just spend a lot of money and hope that this time you get lucky. It's literally definition of gambling.
No, I don’t think it’s fair to purchase anything in a game, while other players who e.g. don’t have enough money are it worst position. Yes, this is addiction like every other one, like cigarettes or alcohol.
ReplyDeleteI am a lifelong fan of the FIFA football series, so the subject of microtransactions is a well known issue to me. I do understand that game developers want to monetise their games as much as possible, but I shouldn't be forced to pay extra for a game that I have already paid for, so as long as the extra-paid-for content is not affecting the gameplay and not giving any privilege to other players as opponents it seems totally reasonable. The loot crates are a totally different issue - some games, like FIFA, seem to be built around the philosophy of micropayments, player transactions and gambling (via purchasing those loot crates), thus making the game painfully difficult or at some point unattractive without such purchases. The whole mechanism of such games seems no different from traditional gambling, and even though I don't think it should be banned - such things should be properly named and notified.
ReplyDeleteI believe that gaming, just like any other form of leisure and entertainment, can be addictive, but we simply can't demonise it and blame the gaming industry for every worry of the modern day world.
Once I came across microtransactions in games. In my experience, this killed some of the fun of the game and divided the players into better and worse groups. Maybe once or twice I made a microtransaction, but it was a long, long time ago. Yes, like other addictions, it is a disease. On the other hand, does anyone force anyone to play video games or drink alcohol too often? I don't think it's equal to gambling, but I think it certainly has something to do with it (probably the fact, that it is also addictive).
ReplyDeleteI play on many, many platforms (PC, game consoles, mobile phone) so of course I encountered microtransactions. I accept them if they are only cosmetic and don't vary on gameplay and I hate them if avoiding them make player do a grind or is necessary to play with other in mulitplayer modes. I think that every addiction is a disease and video games are not an exception. If you don't see more important than video games it's a sign that maybe you should look for help. I think that loot box can be treated as gambling, because you pay and you don't know if or what you win.
ReplyDeleteI do not play video games allmost at all. I know, that currently you do not have to purchase them in physical format, but you can just pay and download. I have acknowledged the popularity of online video games, where you can pay for all kinds of additional features. I know, that video games can be addictive. I guess it is because of the fact, that they connect you to completely different world, which is why they can affect us so strongly, however I think gambling is a much worse addiction, as it will result in losing your money.
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