
Originally Posted by
Domen
So what happend on 9/11?
You have an internet connection under that rock of yours?
As for Black ops.
Well, the goal of game developers has become very clear (and logical):
Goal:
Make money! And not just by initial sales, but keep making money until and even after the next released installment.
Means:
Get the gamers addicted to your game.
Addicted gamers will buy DLC (maps, upgrades, customizations, etc.)
How do you get people addicted to a game? By implementing as much 'fulfillment and rewarding features'.
Unlocks, customizations, upgrades, ranks, titles, etc etc.
I even saw a documentary about this a while back, on how even psychologists are used during game development.
And I'm afraid they did a great job on Black Ops as far as this is concerned.
I expect lots of paid DLC
And I also expect to be sucked into it with my eyes wide open..