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6 years ago

If You Think Apex Is Predatory, Think Again!

Here's how free to play games get money: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNjI03CGkb4 Now, tell me how many of these rules you see in Apex.

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DoYaSeeMe

6 years ago

@PretzelnutcakeI didn't state it's a saint, but it's one of the least predatory games I've seen . Sure, it has expensive stuff for sale, but hardly pushes players into spending. There's no pay to win, no collection to complete, no daily ad to buy the new, exclusive cosmetic, no suggestion to buy more loot ticks after opening free ones, shop doesn't annoy with obnoxious notifications, promo badges or highlight animations, etc.. The general feeling I get is that spending in this game is truly optional, not forced in any way.

Sharing this as well for thoughts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXA559KNopI

Wingmannedbro

6 years ago

@DoYaSeeMe wrote:
@PretzelnutcakeI didn't state it's a saint, but it's one of the least predatory games I've seen . Sure, it has expensive stuff for sale, but hardly pushes players into spending. There's no pay to win, no collection to complete, no daily ad to buy the new, exclusive cosmetic, no suggestion to buy more loot ticks after opening free ones, shop doesn't annoy with obnoxious notifications, promo badges or highlight animations, etc.. The general feeling I get is that spending in this game is truly optional, not forced in any way.
Sharing this as well for thoughts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXA559KNopI

No collection to complete?

There were a whopping 3 "collection" events now forcing players to buy all 24 of the event items of which they'd only want 2 or 3 in order to get an heirloom.

It's basically forcing ppl to spend on stuff they don't want as a bundle purchase to pad the costs of what they're actually selling... heirlooms.

Not predatory? In what world is that not predatory?

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Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
This comment is a harsh truth:
Concerning the predatory factor of the gaming industry - If you feel the need to spend your money because you aren't mentally strong enough to control yourself based on how they are trying to manipulate you then you deserve to lose every cent you have.