| happydolphin said: Kryta, the good side exists. I never negated it... (Didn't I already say this??) It's the negative side that is alarming, and I've gone over it in detail. A virtual economy in which Sony can instantiate any number of digital items they want at no cost, costing gamers their points (and most likely money) for something that has only a perceived value, but no tangible value. |
This isn't true though. This creates a digital economy for users to profit, or reduce losses on spending. You're completely glossing over this. You'd be right if users didn't make money. Sony can take a piece, but I'm making money. E.g. if I don't want the costumes for Street Fighter 4 anymore because I traded the game in, I'll put them up for auction and hope someone bids a decent price. I get rid of DLC I'm never going to be able to use again, someone else gets DLC for a cheaper price. I got my money's worth by getting use out of the costumes, so whatever I get back is good (Which is the basis of why people trade games even at a few dollars). I really don't see how your arguement holds any merit. You're just assuming users making money off digital goods is bad.
