For some time now, the prices of video games have been established, ranging from $10 USD for some indies without much duration, to the well-known $70 USD for AAA productions that stand out in the hours of play and also in terms of impressive graphics. However, there are people who have come to think that they owe much more to the developer studios for how much fun they have had, there are even important people in the media who take this into account and would like to do something about it.
The former head of Blizzard, Mike Yvarra, He has mentioned through social networks that he would have liked to incorporate some option to make voluntary contributions in the games, for those who are so immersed in them and who have had the feeling that they owe something additional. Within his publication is the expression of “I would like to give you another 10 dollars.” This is like a microtransaction, but without giving something to the user as is.
I've thought about this idea for a while, as a player, since I've been diving into single player games lately.
When I beat a game, there are some that just leave me in awe of how amazing the experience was. At the end of the game, I've often thought “I wish I could give these…
—Mike Ybarra (@Qwik) April 11, 2024
I've thought about this idea for a while, as a gamer, as I've been diving into single-player games lately. When I beat a game, there are some that leave me in awe of how amazing the experience was.
At the end of the game, I often think, “I wish I could give these people another $10 or $20 because it was worth more than my initial $70 and they didn't try to nickel and dime me every second.” Games like HZD, GoW, RDR2, BG3, Elden Ring, etc. I know $70 is already a lot, but it's an end-game option that I sometimes wish I had.
Some games are that special. I know most won't like this idea. 🙂 By the way, I realize we are tired of “tipping” on everything else, but I see this differently than a pressure-to-tip scenario that many face and give feedback on.
Here is a description of the FORMER CEO:
Mike Ybarra is a video game industry executive known for his work at large companies in the sector such as Microsoft and Blizzard Entertainment. He has held several important roles and has been a key figure in the development and management of gaming platforms and services.
Mike Ybarra began his career at Hewlett-Packard but is best known for his time at Microsoft, where he worked for nearly 20 years. At Microsoft, Ybarra held various positions on the Xbox team, where he contributed to the development and improvement of the Xbox platform and its related services. One of his most notable roles was as Corporate Vice President of Xbox Live, Xbox Game Pass and Microsoft's game development division, where he oversaw online gaming services and game distribution strategies.
In 2019, Mike Ybarra left Microsoft to join Blizzard Entertainment as Executive Vice President and General Manager. At Blizzard, he focused on overseeing and improving the company's daily operations and strategy, working on iconic titles such as “World of Warcraft,” “Overwatch,” “Diablo,” and “Hearthstone.” His leadership at Blizzard has been part of a period of transition and challenges for the company, which faced several internal issues and criticism from the community.
It is worth mentioning that recently Ybarra left his position in Blizzardjust when the company passed into the hands of Microsoft.
Via: Twitter
Author's note: I don't know how much this applies to AAA productions. For the indies it's fine, after all they are the ones who need the most financing.
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