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Planetary Annihilation successor has a bumpy landing on Steam, and the backers aren't happy: 'So bare bones that it's basically an asset show without a game' (www.pcgamer.com)
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[โ€“] Schal330 8 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I'm sure I remember when PA was first announced it was the first ludicrously overpriced game for early access, and they said the reason was that they only wanted people truly invested in the game to give feedback. It was a clear attempt at a money grab from those most excited. Given this is the same people I'm not surprised by their tactics.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

They do stuff like that, and honestly its not clear of its stupid, a rip off, or a desperation play.

Back when super monday night combat was about to die due to an insular player base and some actual light but real P2W aspects they introduced an opt in gpu bitcoin miner that gave you credits towards in game skins. This was back when bitcoin was like $600, and just starting to look like a thing, if a very stupid one. They were also selling some of their premium skins for $30, which was insane back in the 2010s.

The above was met with heavy mockery and nearly zero uptake from the community, and the whole game, which was a very rad and unique arena shooter, ended shortly after.