I think that the gaming companies are starting to realize that PC and system gaming isn't profitable anymore. So, they are doing everything that can to milk as much money out of them, before they all move straight to mobile.
Look at Nintendo, for example. Their mobile games have turned into an obvious money grab. A simple game like Animal Crossing not only has Loot Boxes but also an in game currency to be able to buy "special items." People are crying for Animal Crossing on Switch because they think it'll take that away. I have no illusion that it will. In fact, I think that Pocket Camp is a test to see how willing people are to dish out real world money for the Animal Crossing franchise.
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Date: 2018-06-25 04:11 pm (UTC)Look at Nintendo, for example. Their mobile games have turned into an obvious money grab. A simple game like Animal Crossing not only has Loot Boxes but also an in game currency to be able to buy "special items." People are crying for Animal Crossing on Switch because they think it'll take that away. I have no illusion that it will. In fact, I think that Pocket Camp is a test to see how willing people are to dish out real world money for the Animal Crossing franchise.