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Pay more to play more?

Season 5, Ep. 153

In this episode, Projektitachi and Daniel discuss the high prices of DLCs in video games, specifically focusing on the recently announced DLC for Mortal Kombat 11. They express their frustration with the $49.99 and $59.99 price tags for the DLC, which they believe is excessive and unfair to players who have already purchased the collector's edition of the game. They also discuss the trend of game developers charging extra for DLCs and its impact on the gaming community. Additionally, they touch on the recent patches and updates for No Man's Sky and share their thoughts on the game.


Chapters


00:00 Introduction and Explanation for Break in Episodes

01:24 Discussion on the High Prices of Mortal Kombat 1 DLC

05:09 Debate on the Worthiness of Expensive DLCs

11:39 Critique of the Gaming Industry's Approach to DLCs

23:18 Opinions on No Man's Sky and Recent Patch Notes

34:09 Final Thoughts and Conclusion


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