The gaming industry didn't remove cheat codes because they broke game balance, they removed them so they could sell those exact same advantages back to us as microtransactions.

Absolute_Slayer@lemmy.world · 13 days ago

The gaming industry didn't remove cheat codes because they broke game balance, they removed them so they could sell those exact same advantages back to us as microtransactions.

remon@ani.social · 13 days ago

I’m not aware of any game where you can buy literal cheat codes, though.

elgordino@fedia.io · 13 days ago

Closest that comes to mind is Assassins Creed Odyssey with the XP booster.

For 1,000 Helix Credits ($9.99), you can purchase a permanent XP booster that gives you 50% extra experience points for the remainder of the campaign.

remon@ani.social · 13 days ago

I wouldn’t classify that as a cheat.

Patrikvo@lemmy.zip · 12 days ago

Exactly, there are far better descriptive names to call that. But none suitable for use in polite company.

TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zip · 12 days ago

I see that as a business opportunity.

Base game: 70€
Infinite ammo: 10€
All guns: 15€
Immortality: 20€
No clipping: 5€

Patrikvo@lemmy.zip · 12 days ago

I think you’re going to end up with a time traveling assasine hunting you down one day.