That’s a valid opinion if you want ownership over everything else, fair.
But to blanket-label Game Pass as “shit” right from the start really isn’t fair to all those people for whom it was good value, and gave access to a lot of games they probably wouldn’t have been able to justify otherwise.
Personally it wasn’t for me, because I too don’t like subscriptions, but for some of my friends it was and I respect that.
It was good value in the short term…but anyone capable of forecasting longer than 36 months knew instantly it was an awful deal, even compared to someone who had Playstation Plus and its free games + discounted games since the Sony hack in 2011 and doubly so compared to someone who bought Humble Bundle instead.
It definitely was awesome if you were someone who gets bored of games easily and moves on. I think I get a high from the whole new game thing then it dissipates after a few hours.
Some have even left while they still have early access plastered all over it. When you load them they say "this is a work in progress and doesnt necessarily reflect the finished product.
I think “cool. I’ll play that when its finished because its a good concept” then its leaving gamepass.
Fuck you im not paying to be a beta tester. You should be paying me if anything.
It started off very good actually with the £1 upgrades and converting existing subs (so 3 years of Game Pass for £70!) but it’s time has come to an end.
sanpo@sopuli.xyz 3 days ago
Except this one even started shit.
Call me oldschool, but I like my games available when I want them, not held hostage behind a subscription fee.
tiramichu@sh.itjust.works 3 days ago
That’s a valid opinion if you want ownership over everything else, fair.
But to blanket-label Game Pass as “shit” right from the start really isn’t fair to all those people for whom it was good value, and gave access to a lot of games they probably wouldn’t have been able to justify otherwise.
Personally it wasn’t for me, because I too don’t like subscriptions, but for some of my friends it was and I respect that.
tobz619@lemmy.world 3 days ago
It was good value in the short term…but anyone capable of forecasting longer than 36 months knew instantly it was an awful deal, even compared to someone who had Playstation Plus and its free games + discounted games since the Sony hack in 2011 and doubly so compared to someone who bought Humble Bundle instead.
Flagstaff@programming.dev 3 days ago
*laughs all the way to !freegames@feddit.uk*
EndlessNightmare@reddthat.com 2 days ago
Game Pass is (was?) good for some gameplay patterns and bad for others.
It doesn’t fit my preferences, but I can see why it is appealing to others.
superglue@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 days ago
It definitely was awesome if you were someone who gets bored of games easily and moves on. I think I get a high from the whole new game thing then it dissipates after a few hours.
whereyaaat@lemmings.world 2 days ago
Those people should just learn to pirate and stop being useful idiots.
They should also get into emulating so they can play all the better games that they missed out on.
But let’s be real: it was about consumption for the sake of consumption.
whereyaaat@lemmings.world 2 days ago
Yeah man, same argument for the people getting ripped off by their drug dealers.
Who cares if the dealer is making 500% profit? If the loser junkie thinks it’s a good deal, then it must be!
Flamekebab@piefed.social 3 days ago
Let’s not forget that games leave Game Pass so there’s an element of FoMO
yermaw@sh.itjust.works 3 days ago
Some have even left while they still have early access plastered all over it. When you load them they say "this is a work in progress and doesnt necessarily reflect the finished product.
I think “cool. I’ll play that when its finished because its a good concept” then its leaving gamepass.
Fuck you im not paying to be a beta tester. You should be paying me if anything.
B0NK3RS@lemmy.world 3 days ago
It started off very good actually with the £1 upgrades and converting existing subs (so 3 years of Game Pass for £70!) but it’s time has come to an end.
whereyaaat@lemmings.world 2 days ago
Same.
Everytime I saw a dipshit shilling gamepass, it just reinforced my opinion of the average idiot.
Everyone who is upset now should’ve been upset sooner, but it’s better than nothing. I guess.