In game purchases

Discussion in 'General Game Discussion and Questions' started by khangtoh, Jun 14, 2009.

  1. weedeatinflyincougar

    weedeatinflyincougar Well-Known Member

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    i like the idea but only hope it is an add-on and devs still release free updates, so games are still updated, but there is also addons available from in app purchases. it will however be kinda tricky for developers to decide what content comes free in upgrades or if it will be available through in app purchase at a (hopefully) reasonable price

    ps one more thing, what does "IMO" mean, ive never been able yo figure it out
     
  2. AaronAMV

    AaronAMV Well-Known Member

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    im my opinion
     
  3. Diablohead

    Diablohead Well-Known Member

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    I like the concept but obviously will not support dev's who abuse such things. Also since a free app can't sell DLC to trick you they will always be free or lite copies and i'm glad about that.
     
  4. xVietx

    xVietx Well-Known Member

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    It depends in my opinion. If the game has Level Packs or add-ons then I might take the money to buy it but if it's just accessories or clothing, then I don't think I will cause I believe that's just a waste of money and should've been included in the game in the first place.
     
  5. goldglover411

    goldglover411 Well-Known Member

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    yea i agree...for me to purchase some new content it is going to have to be level packs
     
  6. thenewconfession

    thenewconfession Active Member

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    I am still unclear with one thing with in app purchase. I am actually pro this if we get new original content in games, but only if the billing is all handled through apple/itunes. I want to keep all my app needs dealt with itunes cards without effing with a CC for it. Anyone know what the actually plan is will we need to pay devs out seperatly from itunes?
     
  7. Eli

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    Just FYI, every single developer we met with during WWDC is going to be using DLC to some extent. It may be the only way to financially stay afloat in the 99 cent market. Rage against DLC all you want, but the race to the bottom of the pricing structure, due to developers attempting to meet the demands of the customer base (and the Touch Arcade forums) is what caused all of this.
     
  8. The Bat Outta Hell

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    Let's say an app starts out paid, but then goes free for a while. Is DLC still allowed?
     
  9. Marioman619

    Marioman619 Well-Known Member

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    I was wondering the same thing. This could mean apps that use it can never have sales like that.
     

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