Doesn't help that developers put special items as pre order exclusives. It sucks. But as long as people keep falling for it, they will keep doing it. Never pre-ordered myself but I can see why someone might, every once in a while, for their favorite game.
Didn't know that. So what happens with those "exclusives" do they just make them exclusive for a few months and than add it to the game later or do they just blatantly lie and make it avaliable to everybody on day 1? Because I would be pissed if I forked out that dough for no good reason.
I could probably find you specific examples, but I look at law to generally understand things.
I know in some EU countries it’s illegal to advertise something as part of your game, and then sell it for a limited time. Additionally, there are no “cases” in some EU countries. The loot box system is different.
With that in mind, and just the how battle pass progression has been. It seems there is rarely anything exclusive other than a skin. And if it’s anything like call of duty they release an all black skin mid cycle that is the only one worth using.
Interesting. I'm in the US, so consumer protection laws are....lacking. In case I ever get tempted to pre-order because of an "exclusive" item, I will be sure to remember this during my moment of weakness. Pray for me. My impulse control is getting worse lol.
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u/Narkaleptic924 Sep 12 '23
Doesn't help that developers put special items as pre order exclusives. It sucks. But as long as people keep falling for it, they will keep doing it. Never pre-ordered myself but I can see why someone might, every once in a while, for their favorite game.