How useful is gamefly or blockbuster for games if we can't use the game for its full potential? how do you feel about the gaming industry charging us more money for games? sorry a lot of questions i know but they are all relevant to the same subject.
Asked about 1 year ago in Consoles & Platforms
Games: Rage (PS3)
I think you need to ask the question from a different perspective...
It should be, "Why are rental companies profiting off of renting games when all the money should go to the game companies themselves so they could make better games?"
Me? I buy my games. I support the industry that provides me entertainment because I worked in the industry. If no money is going back into the companies, no money is used to make better games.
To be honest, the game companies SHOULD charge for online play so at least SOME of the money used to make the game can be made back.
mobilemouse
Level: Bronze
There are a few concepts you should learn regarding this issue.
If you don't like it don't buy or play the game. This might sound like a knock at you but its not. As a consumer it is your responsibility to let your voice be heard in the only real way possible which is to not invest time or money in a product you feel doesn't meet your expectations.
Game developers believe money should be made on a product based not on the unit sold but by the individual who is playing it. This is a mixed bag because companies like gamestop and gamefly make money off other peoples products, but at the same time, the publisher has already sold that copy of a game.
However the real issue you need to look at is this. Games are expensive. Many employees and equipment need to be invested in, in order to create content that you love. You can either accept this fact and enjoy the games you love while putting some more money into publisher pockets. Or opt out and miss many great gaming experiences.
Teppoudo
Level: Bronze
Renting is good for trying out the game and I honestly support passes in most regards. Its a way to get support for games when people rent, buy used. or pirate them. If you like a game enough to want the full experience, but not enough to purchase your own copy, then you should pay a few extra dollars to get that experience. If not, then you are not missing anything more then a curiosity. In many ways, buying used or renting and then buying the pass is a much cheaper option while still supporting the devs and publisher for their work on the game.
Spike552
Level: Bronze
