The recent Take Two ban on modding brings to light an even worse and pervasive problem. GTAV players never got their single player content because "GTA Online is so profitable". Some developers will no longer do the hard work if they can simply release minor updates and players flock to them.
If you love GTA:O, great. But there is really no reason to purchase online currency. That is the problem, mobile has leaked all over the console/PC space and now developers can charge for Shark Cards, or crystals, whatever. They charge for them and people impulse buy them or hoard them, which sends the absolute wrong message to developers. The message being that the players are just stupid sheep, wood to be chopped, a resource to be exploited.
Stop buying in game currency. Stop today. Do not buy another source crystal or energy refill. If the game is designed around buying the stuff, then move on and play something else. Do not support this practice and you will get more content and better games.
It's not too late to turn the tide, but we need to come together and do this as a gaming community. I'm sure there will be plenty of people that will dismiss this as some internet asshole ranting. That's your prerogative, but just know that you're part of the problem if you do that. In this time of amazing titles being released monthly, all we ask is that you demand fair treatment.
Don't spend your money on a consumable digital coin. That's ridiculous. Spend it on robust and complete gaming experiences. Demand more or you will get much, much less.
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