Real Racing 3 goes Freemium, out NOW

[mysticwolf]

famousringo said:

mysticwolf said:
Who cares about minitransactions!! It's free!!! as long as i can get through the game without being forced to pay in order to progress, then I'll play it.

No such thing as free. They've traded a $10 or so price tag for an inferior experience that wastes my time and throws interminable pay barriers between me and enjoyment. The game design goal changes from, "How can we create the most compelling experience for our customer?" to "What psychological balance of rewards, goals, and monetary barriers will optimize our revenues across all customers?"

Basically, the difference between a paid game and a free-to-play game is difference between a street busker and a street hustler. One gets rewarded based on how much his performance delights you, the other on how well he manipulates your trust. It's disgusting and I'm loathe to support it.

You're too critical. They didn't have to make a third game at all.