Video Game Greed Cause DLC

In the era of digital gaming and the increasing number of new video games being released, there’s a lot of speculation about whether video game companies are becoming more profit-driven.

Downloadable content (DLC), which offers more game content at an extra cost, is one example. The trend of adding expansive DLCs in games, often at the expense of a lack of free content in the base game, has become noticeable.

The Sims, Diablo 4, and Call of Duty are some examples of games that have added a large amount of DLC. Yet, they have also faced criticism for various reasons, including the quality, quantity, and pricing of the content added.

“DLC releases make me mad because many cool items are locked behind level and money requirements,” junior Tyler Rundel said.

This can be especially frustrating for those who cannot afford extra paid content, as more game companies jump on the DLC and microtransaction bandwagons, prioritizing profit over player satisfaction.