@jdc6305 said:
DLC is killing my interest in games. I hate the fact that when I buy a game I know it's not a complete package. It's getting to the point I no longer buy games day 1. I usually wait for a complete edition or not buy it at all.
It's not so bad with multi player because usually when I'm done with it I won't return. But a good single player game sometimes I'll go back to years later. When a game isn't complete I feel a sense of loss like I'm missing out on something. I can't bring myself to pay for DLC when I feel like it's content that has been stripped from development to nickle and dime us on.
Another thing that really pisses me off is rushed games to be fixed at a later date with a patch. Like I said I like to go back and play games years later. If something were to happen to my system with the updates the game would be a broken mess.
I have multiple systems but only plan on purchasing 2 games this year. all others I'll wait for complete editions or major price drops. I have about 10 games I'm waiting to buy that I refuse to pay full price for.
You sound like you think waiting for the full release is a problem. It isn't. I never buy games on day one, and, frankly, I don't understand why anyone does. Except for GTA 5, and the COD series to a lesser extent, all games fall in price quickly. Just a few months out and you can get "the complete" experience for less than the day 1 cost. Sunset Overdrive is a good example, as I got the game and season pass for $20 less than the day 1 base game price. DLC isn't inherently bad, but, since you sound like you want the complete games like I do, just wait. The advantages of waiting:
1) All reviews are in and the game is as fixed as it'll ever be, with few exceptions. (For example, people like us do not sink countless hours grinding for weapons that become useless, as we are getting the game after said weapon becomes useless. i.e. Gallaghorn in Destiny. I'm getting that game after the latest edition falls in price, unless more DLC is announced, then I'll keep waiting or just not bother. :D
2) The complete experience! I should've waited even longer for Borderlands 2, but no, I still had to buy the headhunter packs. :D
That said, at this time of year, just save your money for the Christmas sales as most games are half off or more, thus making the game + season pass about $60.
TL;DR: There's nothing wrong with how you buy your games, or why you do it. Happy Gaming! :D
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