All Discussions > Steam Forums > Off Topic > Topic Details
Func_Ladder Apr 5, 2019 @ 3:07pm
Why is the gaming industry so aggressive with monetization?
It seems like gaming industry is more focused with trying to take every penny from gamer's pockets. From the loot box, to the season pass it seems like developers are just trying to nickel and dime us for every cent we have: and I have no dam clue why they are so greedy, anyone got any answers?
< >
Showing 1-9 of 9 comments
Knee Apr 5, 2019 @ 3:11pm 
heres some perspective, the person above me basically said it already but:
if no one bought them they wouldn’t exist
#1
Jej Apr 5, 2019 @ 3:12pm 
Because idiots with poor economic responsibilities keep buying into it.

Don't blame the industry. Blame the brainlets who made it successful.
#2
Zylfrax791 Apr 5, 2019 @ 3:13pm 
Now imagine microtransactions on an unfinished early access game... good times!
#3
GhostyOsty Apr 5, 2019 @ 3:15pm 
Just watch how Fallout 76 has failed. The company is trying to make there money back as fast as possible. But in reality there just GREADY AF
#4
s w e k Apr 5, 2019 @ 3:16pm 
Short answer: Because it's successful.

Long answer: Because idiots make it successful.
Last edited by s w e k; Apr 5, 2019 @ 3:17pm
#5
Quint the Alligator Snapper Apr 5, 2019 @ 3:32pm 
Originally posted by jackthegamer161:
Why is the gaming industry so aggressive with monetization?

It seems like gaming industry is more focused with trying to take every penny from gamer's pockets. From the loot box, to the season pass it seems like developers are just trying to nickel and dime us for every cent we have: and I have no dam clue why they are so greedy, anyone got any answers?
Probably because they're having trouble making money otherwise.

Either due to the cost of making games or the lack of sufficient people buying them at desired prices. Probably both.
#6
RRW359 Apr 5, 2019 @ 3:52pm 
Originally posted by Mysterious Chozo Lore: Quint:
Originally posted by jackthegamer161:
Why is the gaming industry so aggressive with monetization?

It seems like gaming industry is more focused with trying to take every penny from gamer's pockets. From the loot box, to the season pass it seems like developers are just trying to nickel and dime us for every cent we have: and I have no dam clue why they are so greedy, anyone got any answers?
Probably because they're having trouble making money otherwise.

Either due to the cost of making games or the lack of sufficient people buying them at desired prices. Probably both.
It's impossible to know that when they don't release their finances and put time/money into meaningless details. It's more likely that they just do it because they can get away with it, not because they need to.
#7
Quint the Alligator Snapper Apr 5, 2019 @ 4:08pm 
My guess is that such things were made as a way to make extra money as well as keep customers' attention on the game.

Competition for attention is extremely stiff these days, stiffer than it's ever been.
#8
Speeder Apr 5, 2019 @ 4:13pm 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSEw_AVfJBY
#9
< >
Showing 1-9 of 9 comments
Per page: 1530 50

All Discussions > Steam Forums > Off Topic > Topic Details
Date Posted: Apr 5, 2019 @ 3:07pm
Posts: 9
Start a New Discussion

Discussions Rules and Guidelines