Comment on EA invents new microtransaction nightmare as it breaks paywall promise on Skate: rent a playable area for 24 hours or buy a premium pass, bucko
I understand the sentiment here but let’s note that you do not go buy Skate. because it’s free to play.
Remember when free to play meant free to play?
I remember shareware.
But… shareware was literally designed to paywall the majority of an application or game until you paid for it. It was a free shareable demo.
Free to play games are similar to old shareware though… You get to play some of it for free then pay for the rest.
snooggums@piefed.world 5 days ago
Remember when free to play meant free to play?
I remember shareware.
FryHyde@lemmy.zip 4 days ago
But… shareware was literally designed to paywall the majority of an application or game until you paid for it. It was a free shareable demo.
iamthetot@piefed.ca 4 days ago
Free to play games are similar to old shareware though… You get to play some of it for free then pay for the rest.