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I'm not sure. Older gamers tend to have more perspective to see through AAA BS. I'd rather have better, smaller games than a AAA content slog. More focused comp

I'm not sure. Older gamers tend to have more perspective to see through AAA BS. I'd rather have better, smaller games than a AAA content slog. More focused complete experiences with fun gameplay would be welcome, but I'm not sure AAA publishers are equipped to supply them.

AlexandrB 2y ago
Red flags: Live Service - No thank you. Loot box - No thank you. Season pass - No thank you (unless it's permanent like Helldivers 2). "Seasons" in general are a huge annoyance if you have limited time/opportunity to play. Daily/weekly/monthly quests - No thank you. These often make the game feel like a second job with tasks you have to complete under time pressure. Free to play - Probably no because it will have one or more of the above.
- chowells 2y ago
  FWIW, I distinguish between "season pass" and "battle pass". So far, the games I pay attention to seem to distinguish between those terms consistently, but I don't know how widespread that is or how long it will last. But so far, I see a "season pass" as a discount on buying a bundle of DLC items. This comes up in games where they have a bunch of new content scheduled, like adding characters to a fighting game. I generally see these as fine, as long as the price is acceptable. Which... well, some of them are getting pretty ridiculous now. Maybe wait until they go on a big discount. Season passes tend to go on discounts eventually, long after the initial sales surge falls off. In contrast, a "battle pass" is a pure FOMO play. Do these timed things and get rewards, or else. I ignore these just on principle. Once they're gone, they're gone. You can't buy them at a discount later. They're pure manipulation, and I've decided to opt out.
  - AlexandrB 2y ago
    Yes, you're right. I'm referring to the FOMO "battle passes" that often go along with "seasons". The "season pass" bundles are ok and often stick around forever.

AlexandrB 2y ago

Red flags: Live Service - No thank you. Loot box - No thank you. Season pass - No thank you (unless it's permanent like Helldivers 2). "Seasons" in general are a huge annoyance if you have limited time/opportunity to play. Daily/weekly/monthly quests - No thank you. These often make the game feel like a second job with tasks you have to complete under time pressure. Free to play - Probably no because it will have one or more of the above.

chowells 2y ago
FWIW, I distinguish between "season pass" and "battle pass". So far, the games I pay attention to seem to distinguish between those terms consistently, but I don't know how widespread that is or how long it will last. But so far, I see a "season pass" as a discount on buying a bundle of DLC items. This comes up in games where they have a bunch of new content scheduled, like adding characters to a fighting game. I generally see these as fine, as long as the price is acceptable. Which... well, some of them are getting pretty ridiculous now. Maybe wait until they go on a big discount. Season passes tend to go on discounts eventually, long after the initial sales surge falls off. In contrast, a "battle pass" is a pure FOMO play. Do these timed things and get rewards, or else. I ignore these just on principle. Once they're gone, they're gone. You can't buy them at a discount later. They're pure manipulation, and I've decided to opt out.
- AlexandrB 2y ago
  Yes, you're right. I'm referring to the FOMO "battle passes" that often go along with "seasons". The "season pass" bundles are ok and often stick around forever.