Nintendo Has Embraced DLC, But Must Resist The Worst Industry Norms

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ihatefatkatz said:

Mummelmann said:

I kinda agree with this, Amiibo are a horrible concept from a consumer standpoint. Certainly up there with other poor industry norms and trends.

Curious. Can you explain why?

They can be limited, and are rather expensive.

Bigger problem is if they offer too much, they're taking out content from the game. If they offer too little, they're worthless.

Another problem is that they don't offer the amiibo content as normal DLC. So if you want some stupid costume or amiibo-exclusive mode, but you don't want the amiibo... well, tough luck.

I've never felt personally offended by any amiibos, but it's easy to see why people don't like them.