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Sony learned nothing from the Helldivers 2 shitshow.

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[–] [email protected] 39 points 5 months ago (3 children)

Well, another game I won't be playing in that case. Fortunately my backlog is large enough to keep me busy for the next couple of years, so I feel no need to play every new title. But still: my wallet thanks Sony for making the choice for me.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 5 months ago (1 children)

We'll help you pirate it, just ask.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Thanks, I know my way around the high seas should the need arise. But I can't play every game out there anyway, so as long as I can get my gaming needs satisfied through non-shittified legal means I prefer that.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

Ragnarok

"... should the mead arise."

[–] [email protected] -2 points 5 months ago

Oh, and also, it's only "illegal" because they have the money.

See: wage theft

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

I think they’re okay with that. The budget for these games has ballooned so much, they feel like they need a market goal beyond the $60 sale. Microtransactions are one approach, but pulling people into a gaming ecosystem like PSN is another. If you’re not interested in either, you’re not their target demographic.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

just a couple of years... yeah...