Posted April 09, 2015
j0ekerr: Completely agree. I think we're both on the same page here, it's not what they did, it's how they did it.
"Pass" has become a dirty word in videogames, coupled with the world "season", even more so
It's even more annoying because the open letter with which they puffed out their chests, and which is still quite fresh in the minds of many, seemed to imply that they would not be doing this sort of thing. I infered that they would be pursue a different business model.
I sometimes think CDPR/GOG are acting out of a bit of naivete. They are trying to copy what works on other platforms (and often make it better). I think the backlash concerning the "expansion pass" came as a surprise to them. Maybe they were just "proud to announce". Either that or they are nearing bankruptcy and are hoping pre-selling expansion for a not yet released game might save them. "Pass" has become a dirty word in videogames, coupled with the world "season", even more so
It's even more annoying because the open letter with which they puffed out their chests, and which is still quite fresh in the minds of many, seemed to imply that they would not be doing this sort of thing. I infered that they would be pursue a different business model.
Scary thought.
Ok people, I'm off to get some shut-eye too.
*Hugs and waves*