• Pika@sh.itjust.works
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    if they are paywalling it, I’m sure its to lower eyes on it as they know they won’t meet expectations

    edit: I’m now noticing its only for the first 6 hours so less concerned, seems weird

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      I look forward to still not playing it whenever it eventually is released.

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        You don’t have to look forward to that. We are enjoying it already. It’s great not having to wait on Rockstar to enjoy not playing their games

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    9 hours ago

    this game is going to be super ass and they’re just milking the hype that’s been surrounding the game now while they can. hope I’m wrong but I know I’m not

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    I loved GTA. But I feel zero want for this. Same with battlefield. I was a huge fan. I have zero cares now. I’m much more excited for indie games.

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      I feel the same way too. I’ve loved GTA games and I’ve always been excited when a new one comes out. But with GTA6 the hype for me has significantly decreased. My concern now is that 6 will just be a reskin of 5 with a few extra bells and whistles added. I’m still gonna be optimistic about it but after 6 idk if I’m gonna get excited about the next one if it ever comes.

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    The extended look will also be available at 9pm ET on YouTube, but for six hours, it will essentially be paywalled behind a Netflix subscription.

    Um… ok

    1. Who cares? It’s a trailer.
    2. Most of the people complaining probably already have a Netflix subscription
    3. It’s 6 hours after you’ve already waited 4 years, chill out
    4. Someone’s going to rip it after 10 minutes away
    5. Vice City was the most fun, SA broke your childhood, IV had the best story, V had heists. There’s no way VI is going to top all those, we’ll be lucky if it makes top 3.
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      Vice City was the most fun, SA broke your childhood, IV had the best story, V had heists. There’s no way VI is going to top all those, we’ll be lucky if it makes top 3.

      You don’t know spanish youtubers.

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    Yeah this is scummy now, but firing a few dozen people in an attempt at union busting, crunch culture, artificial exclusivity so people pay twice, and ridiculous pricing for a video game is all okay. The paid early access to some marketing content is what clearly crosses the line. These people man

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      15 hours ago

      It’s baffling how people couldn’t see that coming after all the crap Rockstar and Take2 pulled off with GTA Online, as well

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    14 hours ago

    Oh wow a 6 hour paywall for a first look of a game that’s not out yet. Let’s get mad about not being able to watch an ad for overpriced shit from a garbage company.

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      9 hours ago

      It’s not really about being mad it’s more just disappointment that this is where we are. Like shit think about how much this deal cost. It’s just sad man.

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        I don’t care about the game and it sure looks like Rockstar is burning through all the good will they have, but I definitely feel that general disappointment.

        Netflix was willing to purchase temporary exclusivity to an ad, and Rockstar apparently agreed that the money would cancel out the bad PR.

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      I see a lot of people saying everyone is mad, but can’t say I have really seen many (or any), actually mad.

      I have seen a lot of disappointment and indifference. From the people who had put rockstar on some pedestal it’s mostly disappointment as they can’t believe they would be that scummy. For others not hyped, its an advert.

      I am a little surprised, but not shocked they would stoop to getting paid for it. But I am much closer to anti rockstar these days, and have no interest in gta6 anymore.

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        I have no idea how many people are mad but ign wrote an article about it. Just saying that this is a big 6 hour nothingburger compared to all the other shit rockstar pulled. Somehow they are still on a pedestal.

        I really hope netflix will lose more subscribers than gain them because of this. But people keep on rewarding rockstar for all the shit they pull.

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      It’s not 100% new. I mean people would pay to see a movie just to watch a trailer and leave.

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      Superbowl has been out for a while. People join together every year to see the biggest ad ever.

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        lol, I can’t wait for someone to explain to you what an OTA broadcast is and how much it costs to view. The Super Bowl isn’t a relevant example for the comment you’re replying to.

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            The comment you replied to:

            Peak capitalism: pay just to see an ad.

            So yes, we are in fact talking about paying for access to an ad.

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    there is no way gta 6 will live up to the hype. considering how abysmall western AAA industry right now

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      The fact that they have already walled off content from the game unless you buy a deluxe edition should really tell everybody what this is going to be like.

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    Until it’s on sale on steam for 50% off, I don’t need to know anything about it, thanks.

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        13 hours ago

        I’ll start looking at 50% and see if it looks fun and if I’m bored. I don’t hate on 4 and 5; I recognize they are well made and entertaining, but they really aren’t my thing. They are a good way to kill a couple of weeks before I get bored (without finishing, most likely).

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        I don’t know. Clearly it’s not that big an issue for me either way. Maybe Sony will have a deal. It’s all kinda whatever.

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    9 hours ago

    The rest of your blood test can be unlocked by a micro transaction, what’s on the last line may surprise you!