Are the PS+ "free games" the crack that will bring down the industry?

[kabamarutr]

platformmaster918 said:

kabamarutr said:

platformmaster918 said:

kabamarutr said:

platformmaster918 said:
Devs agree to it so it must be profitable...

Yes, they agree, since it helps keep their games in the market for a little more time. Maybe earn them a couple of bucks through DLCs. But what will they think if it starts "cutting" off them some day-1 sales?

I guess it hasn't because it's been years and it still hasn't given any a sour taste.  Also Sony's strategy is smart.  They normally give away a game like BF3, SR3, or Borderlands right before the sequel comes out to build some interest for said sequel.  It gives a ton of people a taste of the series and even if 90% of the newcomers don't like it you're getting a good boost.

So, what you say is that it can't happen?

I don't think it is and if we discussed every potential doom for the industry we would be here for an awfully long time.  I don't think there's any sign of it happening and I don't think the current model poses any real danger.  I also don't think it's any more likely than other potential dangers to doom the industry so it doesn't warrant discussion at this time.  Yeah there's like a .0001% chance it can happen.

OK, thank you.