| DonFerrari said: Assuming content would be created for games even if Amiibos didn't exist is pretty easy assumption as the Amiibos were based on characters that already existed before them. But even assuming they wouldn't create the content doesn't change the fact that it was a customer exploitation to need to buy Amiibo to buy the DLC. Nintendo prices hike being fault of competition is laughable (you can at most put the blame on the others to making it easier for Nintendo to avoid getting flack for it, they invest a lot less money to make the game, sell more units and for launch price for a longer time so there really isn't an excuse on it by comparing to competitors). And Nintendo had games being more expensive than 70USD long before Sony was a competitor for them (and that is before inflation correction). If you don't believe a quick search will help you out, but being a generous person I'll give you one link https://www.giantbomb.com/forums/general-discussion-30/how-much-did-games-cost-back-in-the-day-487807/ Super Mario 64 was 70USD Also found a page from a retail shop at the time SIP Nintendo wasn't shy on charging more than Sony for the games. I get that you enjoy when it's Nintendo doing this screwing over of customers ok. You always spill the same gravel on supporting PS raising price which I never did. What I did, will do is explaining the reasoning (which is mind you not the same thing as odd as it may seem to you). |
They make toys and support the toys by adding content, weather it was taking out from the games or created for the Amiibos separatly. It's completely optionally and this is a sad excuse of saying a company is ripping people off because they make toys linked to their games. Sony and Xbox also do it, just not with Amiibos. Have you never brought a product with a DLC code attached to it? Amiibos are for people who love to collect toys and figures. If you think that's ripping me off than you are kidding yourself. They don't phase me one bit. Did the Zelda Amiibo ruin Zelda Tears of the Kingdom? Hmm oddly no one cares.
Also Cartridges cost more than CDs hence the N64 software price. Also Nintendo has never tried to release a console that required 2 jobs to buy.
| LudicrousSpeed said: “It’s just small DLC†and “but they all do it!!†aren’t adequate defenses for locking content behind purchases of crap outside of the game. And it doesn’t have to be toys, publishers have made deals to put that crap in other shit too. It’s all crappy, but the content in Amiibos is worse, more prevalent, and locked behind something Nintendo controls via artificial supply and demand, etc. If Diablo IV has content locked behind buying a bag of shitty pizza rolls, I don’t have to support it, but at least I can go to literally any grocery store and buy it. Amiibos are not the same thing. |
This is such a stupid excuse on calling out a company because a gaming company makes toys that link to their games. Really think about what you are saying.
I will disagree with you on this Amiibo hate. I like them and I know many who like them as well. To each their own. Don't like them, don't buy them. Its completely optional content.
You are worried about an optional $15 toy being anti consumer because it offers a in game skin, yet are forced to pay a fee to play half the game you already paid for online access. You have your priorities completely wrong.
Disagree to agree with your statement.
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