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Blizzard controversy Diablo Amral Started in large numbers and high income. It also started an ongoing discussion about in-game purchases, digital gambling, free mobile games, and addiction. Major publishers have often remained silent in the midst of negative headlines and criticism. But in a new interview, Blizzard owner Mike Yabarra defended the game’s launch and its controversial payoff, citing top Apple store reviews claiming that many players enjoy the game.
On yesterday Extensive interview with LA TimesBlizzard President Mike Yabarra spoke on a number of issues, including many of the issues facing Blizzard as it draws on the explosive cases of last year by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing and the future. . A flood of harassment and discrimination cases has been directed at Activision Blizzard.
He also talked about the company’s latest game, the mobile free-to-play action-RPG spin-off. Diablo Amral. While many criticized the game’s in-app purchases, low drop rates, and potentially exploitative mechanics, Yabarra defended the game, saying that Blizzard had created it so that players could “actually play 99.5% of everything in the game.” Do it for free ”while still getting full. “Diablo Experience. “
“Money laundering comes at the end of the game,” Yabara told the site. “The philosophy has always been to lead with great games and make sure hundreds of millions of people go to the whole campaign at no cost. From that point of view, I feel really good about it as an identity. Diablo“
Iberra also told him LA Times That he and others in the company are well aware of online complaints and concerns. But he still defended himself by targeting mobile ARPG Towards this higher level in the Apple App StoreThe wider community of people seems to be playing Motherless No problem with in-game or in-app purchases.
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According to the speech La Times, Blizzard revealed in a follow-up email that the “vast majority” of players do not spend money on games, but will not share any specific details. Ybarra seems to be a feature and not a bug, but let’s be clear: if this game ever stops raising millions of dollars, it’s unlikely that Blizzard will keep it out of his heart.
Of course, while most players (including me) continue to play and enjoy Diablo Amral, There is no denying that It is possible to spend a lot of money on it If you want to get to the top of the leaderboards and / or want to maximize your character gear or stats. The snow doesn’t seem to have created any real protections to save people Drowning thousands of dollars in the game To get high-end jewelry, and with a very low rate of play, it can be a dangerous situation for people who can’t control themselves.
Based on what Iberra has said, And how much money Motherless Bring every dayIt seems highly unlikely that the game will change anytime soon to address the concerns that players have with this and the economy.
Many players are now worried about what to expect from a big entry in next year’s series, Diablo IV. According to Blizzard, that would not be the case Motherless And Only “cosmetic” micro-transfers will be includedBut it may even make too much sense for some viewers.
