Players were even complaining when the $30 idea was thrown out given the amount of content added, and now at $40? Even less are considering picking it up. The Standard Edition includes the Reaper of Souls expansion the Collector’s Edition includes the expansion, exclusive in-game content, and other bonus items.”Īnd yet, here we are. “Consider two versions of the expansion: a Standard Edition for $29.99 and a Collector’s Edition for $49.99. Blizzard actually said that's what they were considering, back in October: Right now, adding 20-25% more content for 66% of the game's original price doesn't feel like a bargain at all, especially when compared to Blizzard's own offerings like Mists of Pandaria and Heart of the Swam, or the many substantive DLC missions loads of games offer for $10-$15 on average.Įven a $30 price point would have felt more justified than $40, however minimal the difference may seem. But the video game landscape has changed since a dozen years ago, and if you're going to be charging nearly full price for an expansion, it better feel worthwhile. I suppose the price is comparable to Diablo 2's Lord of Destruction from 2001, which also added another Act, though it had two new character classes. The Fight For The Future Of Video Games is a warts-and-all look at the clashes between the video game business and its passionate fans. Fanboy Wars: The Newest eBook From Forbes

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