Comment Multiplayer support and more (Score 1) 1085
I used to generally pirate games unless they have multiplayer support that I like, in which case I bought them. (Counterstrike and BF2 here). I know this is bad, because there were plenty of single player games I loved and in retrospect, feel bad that I didnt support.
Now that im no longer a cheap teenager, I do pay for the games I play. I think some crucial points are though:
1. The $50 price point is too much, especially when hardware is expensive, and more so when you charge the same in third world countries where piracy is so rampant(I was from one). A lower price would be nicer.
2. Some emphasis on multiplayer(i know this isn't applicable for every game) would also sweeten the deal, especially at a lower price point.
3. Hi quality free/reasonably priced DLC from game devs, like more weapons/units/maps. Im a little peeved off that PC games still don't get as much out of DLC as console games.
4. Package deals - have one copy of the game for $x, and a 4-pack for $2.5x. This would encourage sharing.
5. Bundles - Similar to Valve's Orange Box idea
Also, maybe a simple message to gamers at the splash screen reminding them that studios depend on their money and support. And maybe incentivise people to upgrade from a pirated copy by possibly making the game a little cheaper.
Now that im no longer a cheap teenager, I do pay for the games I play. I think some crucial points are though:
1. The $50 price point is too much, especially when hardware is expensive, and more so when you charge the same in third world countries where piracy is so rampant(I was from one). A lower price would be nicer.
2. Some emphasis on multiplayer(i know this isn't applicable for every game) would also sweeten the deal, especially at a lower price point.
3. Hi quality free/reasonably priced DLC from game devs, like more weapons/units/maps. Im a little peeved off that PC games still don't get as much out of DLC as console games.
4. Package deals - have one copy of the game for $x, and a 4-pack for $2.5x. This would encourage sharing.
5. Bundles - Similar to Valve's Orange Box idea
Also, maybe a simple message to gamers at the splash screen reminding them that studios depend on their money and support. And maybe incentivise people to upgrade from a pirated copy by possibly making the game a little cheaper.
