"Ex-Blizzard President Advocates for Tipping Game Developers"

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Former Blizzard President Mike Ybarra suggests the idea of allowing players to tip game developers for exceptional gaming experiences, citing Horizon Zero Dawn, God of War, Red Dead Redemption 2, Baldur's Gate 3, and Elden Ring as examples. While some agree with the sentiment, concerns arise about whether developers would actually receive these tips and the potential negative impact on game design and pricing. Ybarra's proposal sparks debate amid existing concerns about subscription fatigue and microtransactions in the gaming industry.
Topics:technology#game-development#gaming#microtransactions#mike-ybarra#subscription-fatigue#tipping-culture
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