DLC: Game renters would buy ending

[Banacek]

Sorry if this was posted before:

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Ending-Renting-DLC-Epic,news-2924.html

Basically, they all want to make money off the cheap gamer, those who refuse to buy the new, retail version, as only retailers rack in the money when it comes to used products and rentals. One of the ideas currently thrown around development houses call for saving the final boss fight as downloadable content, costing consumers $20 if they want to finish the game. As for consumers who actually buy the retail version, the game would come with a code to unlock the ending without additional cost.

I promise you, if this is the case, I will stop gaming.

[Banacek]

I just talked to my friend on the inside. Apparently developers are trying to get Gamestop to go for a profit sharing plan for new releases, which would be a win-win for everyone. Gamestop, probably seeing that the future is going to be digital distribution, refuses to do anything other than push used games. So Gamestop can go to hell. Looks like my only solution is to support Steam and others options like it for now. I just wish that developers didn't feel the need to punish the users in all this.

[Wraith]

http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?t=2312

[Banacek]

http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?t=2312

I figured as much, but I've been away for a few days. Thanks!