For some time, video game prices have been established, ranging from $10 USD for some indies to $70 USD for some AAA productions that differ in terms of play time and impressive graphics. . However, there are those who feel they owe a lot to the developer studios for the amount of fun they’ve had, and even important people in the media who take this into account and want to do something about it.
Former head of Blizzard, Mike Evara, He mentioned through social networks that he would like to include some option for voluntary contributions to the games, for those who are so immersed in them and who feel that they owe something extra. Among his publications is “I’d like to pay you another $10.” It’s like a microtransaction, but without giving the user anything 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’s something that amazes me about how amazing the experience was. At the end of the game, I often thought “I wish I could have given these…
— Mike Yabara (@quick) April 11, 2024
I’ve thought about this idea for a while as a gamer, as I’ve recently dived into single-player games. When I beat a game, there’s something that amazes me about how amazing the experience was.
At the end of the game, I often think, “I could have paid these guys $10 or $20 more because it was worth more than my initial $70 and they weren’t trying 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 want.
Some games are that special. I know most would not like this idea. 🙂 However, I understand that we are tired of “tipping” everything else, but I see it differently than the push-to-tip scenario that many face and react to.
Here is a description of the former CEO:
Mike Ybarra is a video game industry executive known for his work at major companies in the sector such as Microsoft and Blizzard Entertainment. He has played several key 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. His most notable roles were 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 day-to-day operations and strategy, working on iconic titles such as “World of Warcraft,” “Overwatch,” “Diablo,” and “Hearthstone.” His leadership at Blizzard has been one of change and challenge for the company, which has faced various internal issues and community criticism.
Note that recently Dr Yabar leaving his position in blizzardJust when the company goes into hands Microsoft.
Through: Twitter
Author’s Note: I don’t know how much this applies to AAA productions. That’s right for indies, after all they are the ones who need funding the most.
