"Debate Ignited as Former Blizzard President Advocates for Player Tips to Game Developers"

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Former video game executive Mike Ybarra has sparked debate by suggesting that players should have the option to tip developers at the end of a game, particularly for exceptional experiences. Ybarra, a former president of Blizzard Entertainment and ex-Xbox executive, believes that tipping could allow players to support games they are impressed by, but the idea has received mixed reactions from gamers, with some questioning its impact on developers' wages and others expressing support for the concept.
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