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GoG Introduces Pinata Madness - Loot Crates by Another Name? - MMORPG.com News
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GoG Introduces Pinata Madness - Loot Crates by Another Name? - MMORPG.com News
In light of recent discussions surrounding the always hot topic of "loot crates", it is interesting to note that GoG.com is running its 2017 Pinata Madness event. Essentially, you spend $3 and get a pinata prize of a random game worth anywhere from $6 to $45. In addition to the "surprise" game, buyers will also get "exceptional deals on some of our favorite hand-picked titles". The promotion runs from now through August 21st.
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Or more precisely I can accept the drive behind it, since the goal is that if you don't have anything on your palate right now, and want to play something, you get a random game which is not in your library yet. (and that's why I'm not interested, I only pay for games I like, and I don't want to congest up my library with random, unwanted stuff)
Not entirely random either, has only a list of games, minus those you already have, and gives a bit higher chanche for those on your wishlist (at least last time did, now I don't see that part on the FAQ). And like last time people gathering up the list on the go, in this thread https://www.gog.com/forum/general/pinata_tracker/page1 so you can check beforehand (based on your library) is it worth it to get one or not.
For those like me, who don't want the RNG in their game selection, there's a sale on a few games during pinata days. And the free Deadlight if you don't have it already.
They have been proven to be good money spinners, and as long as people keep buying them, they will be expanded and refined and inserted into every corner of the gaming space.
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Took a while before I realized it was for games on the site, but still I thought, ripped off from Fortnite's pinata system.
Guess there's a shortage of good names for loot boxes?
Didn't even consider buying one, however I did buy two of my wish list games which were at a huge discount vs Steam, one was $2.99 (vs $19.99) and another was $17.99 (vs $34.99)
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In this case though, I wonder what value you are actually getting. You are getting a $6+ value on a $3 purchase, but that's presumably the original non-sale price. A game can cost $10, which would seem like a bargain for $3, but no one claims you can't get the same game for $2 in previous (or future) discount sales.
If the $6+ value was based on a lowest ever sale price, I'd say it's fair. As it stands now, I doubt that's the case.
I suppose the idea might work though. I saw a few people post what they got. I think they figured. . I will spend $60 like I would on an AAA game and I should get at least one. . not so much
For me this is just like EA titles. . by not buying in EA (unless I can't resist) I will save so much money on duds that I can afford to buy the good ones once they release. Just buy the ones you want on sale
I suppose I also tried some other games that I would not have played. . but way better to spend $12 a month on the humble bundle. . that is my gamble and it has always been well worth it.
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