Consuming and making video games is not cheap at all. Production costs are increasingly higher, which translates into titles with higher prices. Mike Ybarra, former president of Blizzard, knows that this impacts developers and their creative work, so he proposed an alternative that players did not like.
The developer stated that he would love to be able tip studiesbecause sometimes he feels that the $70 USD that you paid for a great title are very little compared to the experience you had. The idea was not liked by the players, who criticized the manager.
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Mike Ybarra sparks controversy by suggesting a tipping system
“When I beat a game, there are some that leave me in awe of how incredible the experience has been. At the end of the game, I often think, 'I wish I could give them another $10 or $20, because it was worth more than my initial $70 and they weren't trying to rip me off every second,'” he said. Mike Ybarra.
The former director of Blizzard He referred to great experiences such as Horizon Zero Dawn, god of war, Red Dead Redemption 2, Baldur's Gate 3 and ELDEN RING. To avoid criticism, he emphasized that paying $70 USD for a game is complicated and not affordable for everyone. However, he thinks a tipping system would be great, as players could show their appreciation to the developers.
“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 that the majority will not like this idea,” added the manager.
As he predicted, the community was not happy with his idea, so multiple players criticized him for his proposal. Many claimed that gaming is already expensive entertainment and that a tipping system would not be appropriate.
There was not only criticism of the manager, as some players agreed with Ybarra since they believe that some games provide an experience for a lifetime and they consider that this does not have a price. Because of this, they would be willing to tip the studios.
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