OMG! People. This is nothing new in any industry. They have the basic version of songs, books, movies, event tickets, cars, meals, devices, anything. You pay for the amount of interest you have in the content.
Here is an example. If you only care about the main content, you buy just that version. If you care about the content plus the back history of the universe, you spend a little more. If the content grasps you and this becomes your fantasy world, you buy the comics, the tv shows, the merchandise ect.
Don't tell me your are pissed off because a meal is not supersized to start with. Don't tell me a car should just come with all the features. Don't try and make me believe you expect the basic TV/Phone/Net package to include everything. Everyone should get the point by now.
Devs can work on a single title for years and make quality content the whole time, but at some point the game has to release. At some point they have to move units to justify their work, and justify the continuation of work on that project.
Really this should not be the concern of the end user. What should be the big issue is that a game like Halo 4 cost the same as Madden, or that I have to pay for the multiplayer whether I want it or not. How can a team of 300 people making a game for 3 years put of a product that is only worth the same amount as if they put something out with 1 year worth the quality work?
Sorry to rant, but these not buying game, after game, after game, due to IMO illogical arguments is very depressing, and not in any way shape or form good for the industry, that quite frankley is not making the money some people seem to think. Greed implies piling on top, not trying to stay afloat.
Edit: Mods if this is to much let me know, I just had to put out my opinion. This is a general statement to all gamers.
Stop hate, let others live the life they were given. Everyone has their problems, and no one should have to feel ashamed for the way they were born. Be proud of who you are, encourage others to be proud of themselves. Learn, research, absorb everything around you. Nothing is meaningless, a purpose is placed on everything no matter how you perceive it. Discover how to love, and share that love with everything that you encounter. Help make existence a beautiful thing.
Kevyn B Grams
10/03/2010
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