Jimquisition - Free to Wait
Jim Sterling discusses Dungeon Keeper Mobile and other "free to wait" games and the terrible business model.
Link (sorry, can't embed their videos).
I'm really unhappy with what EA has done with the Dungeon Keeper name, and I hope the more high profile journalist make a fuss over it.
The topic came up on BBC News as well.
Personally I don't like the model either. I play these short games to kill time and then I need another game to kill time while I'm killing time here.
What I also can't stand though is that in game currency that I can only use in that game for something I will never really get any benefit for. The game becomes a money pit solely there only to tempt you with golden sheep and cute wallpaper. Previously I justified an in game purchase like a DLC because I got an asset for future gameplay, here my purchase becomes an expense since if I waited I would be in the same position.
My ignore list: n/a
Typical EA though, just cashing in on a name.
I don't play any of these f2p games that require you to spend tons of cash to get anywhere in game.
As in the video there are quite a few good f2p games available, games like Loadout which is utterly brilliant.
Am I really the only one around here that doesn't have a problem with this game and EA's free to wait model?
Free game, pay whatever you want to get further or wait it out. Seems fair to me. On the other hand, I'd rather pay for the game and forego the transactions. PvZ 2 however is virtually impossible if you don't dock up for power ups.Originally Posted by Iam3G
The only problem I have with the new DK is that all it does is crash (on my phone at least)
What phone are you running it on? I Have it on my S3 and no issues so far. And just 2 more gems away from my 3rd IMP!
People who think this is kind of bullshit is okay, are ruining games for the rest of us.
I'm in the minority, so its ok
No, unfortunately you are not, and that's the problem. Too many people who are happy to bend over and take it.I'm in the minority, so its ok
iPhone 4S
/10 chars
Posting Permissions
