Freemium games and economies of scale
MODs are a designed relief valve. Taking for granted that it's going to be costly for players, what's the true benefit to EA other than cash? In "protest" you get stagnate players and even high...
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Excellent thoughts and observations!
It wouldn't take much for a developer to stand out in bucking the trend.
However, that's financially risky, and in the publisher/devloper relationships is probably precluded by contract.
Certainly easier for a larger company, but they'd be more interested in guaranteed income as well. Small, hungry devs tied to giant publishers don't seem likely to take the risk.
Excellent thoughts and observations!
It wouldn't take much for a developer to stand out in bucking the trend.
However, that's financially risky, and in the publisher/devloper relationships is probably precluded by contract.
Certainly easier for a larger company, but they'd be more interested in guaranteed income as well. Small, hungry devs tied to giant publishers don't seem likely to take the risk.
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