Dragons Dogma 2: Capcom's Microtransactions are going TOO far
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04/04/24 • 32 min
Summary
In this episode of the Jeezy Chop Shop podcast, the hosts discuss the controversial topic of microtransactions in the upcoming game Dragon's Dogma 2. They explore the different perspectives on microtransactions, including the benefits for busy players and the criticisms of pay-to-win mechanics. The hosts also touch on the banning of modders by Capcom and the impact of mods on the gaming experience. They delve into the challenges faced by game developers and the addictive nature of competitive games. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to share their thoughts on microtransactions and support the podcast.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates
02:20 Introduction to Dragon's Dogma 2 and Microtransactions
08:59 Discussion on the Benefits and Criticisms of Microtransactions
11:37 Capcom's Ban on Modders and the Impact on the Game
14:17 Debate on the Role of Modders and Developers
21:13 The Challenges Faced by Game Developers
25:25 The Addictive Nature of Competitive Games
29:26 Personal Experiences with Competitive Games
32:03 Call to Action and Conclusion
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Summary
In this episode of the Jeezy Chop Shop podcast, the hosts discuss the controversial topic of microtransactions in the upcoming game Dragon's Dogma 2. They explore the different perspectives on microtransactions, including the benefits for busy players and the criticisms of pay-to-win mechanics. The hosts also touch on the banning of modders by Capcom and the impact of mods on the gaming experience. They delve into the challenges faced by game developers and the addictive nature of competitive games. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to share their thoughts on microtransactions and support the podcast.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates
02:20 Introduction to Dragon's Dogma 2 and Microtransactions
08:59 Discussion on the Benefits and Criticisms of Microtransactions
11:37 Capcom's Ban on Modders and the Impact on the Game
14:17 Debate on the Role of Modders and Developers
21:13 The Challenges Faced by Game Developers
25:25 The Addictive Nature of Competitive Games
29:26 Personal Experiences with Competitive Games
32:03 Call to Action and Conclusion
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gzchopshop.
Support us by becoming a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshop.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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