Day 1 DLC and microtransactions on a $60 game. Why did I buy this? A decade ago, publishers would have called this an extended playable demo and it would be free. And if you liked it, you'd pay full price for the rest of the game.

People would have fun mastering the special end moves. People would learn the characters by playing through with each of them to unlock different characters and suits. . . . . Now, instead, you're supposed to just pay extra for anything.

Why are people supporting these tactics?

Day 1 DLC and microtransactions on a $60 game. Why did I buy this? A decade ago, publishers would have called this an extended playable demo and it would be free. And if you liked it, you'd pay full price for the rest of the game. People would have fun mastering the special end moves. People would learn the characters by playing through with each of them to unlock different characters and suits. . . . . Now, instead, you're supposed to just pay extra for anything. Why are people supporting these tactics?