LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I long for the era when fans who were asked if they would swallow future exclusivity deals would stare blankly and say, Wat?
LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I long for the era when fans who were asked if they would swallow future exclusivity deals would stare blankly and say, Wat?
_cryptagion@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 weeks ago
While deals weren’t really a part of it, exclusivity has been a feature of console gaming from the very beginning.
LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
So has fire insurance on game company office buildings, but fans never cared about it or boycotted games over it, etc.
_cryptagion@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 weeks ago
You went from apple and oranges to apples and bolt carrier groups.
LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Ok let me Sheldon it for you: Yes, deals existed “back in the day” as the saying goes, but fans weren’t aware of or reactive to the business aspects of gaming enough for the deals to be the subject of headlines.