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“How do you decide what video game to choose in the vast ocean of online gaming nonsense? There are 100s if not thousands of options permeating the internet. They range from honestly free, pay to win, and all the way up to an actual subscription based model. One of the first decisions you need to…” quote by Phil Janelle
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““How do you decide what video game to choose in the vast ocean of online gaming nonsense? There are 100s if not thousands of options permeating the internet. They range from honestly free, pay to win, and all the way up to an actual subscription based model. One of the first decisions you need to make is quite simply, what kind of game do I enjoy? Are you more of a first person shooter type person? If so you will most likely want to ignore role playing games or real time strategies. conversely if you are more of a role playing or real time strategy fan perhaps first person shooters are not for you. Once you have the type of game you are looking for nailed down games the next step: do you want to pay money? This is a big one and a tricky one. So many games out there present themselves as 'free'. I assure you, they are most certainly not free. Think a simple little game like Candy Crush is free? Next time you are in the Google Play or iTunes store Improve WoW PvP check on top grossing apps. You will very quickly change your mind on that. On a more relevant note some games are both free and pay, but maintain a respectful balance. By this I mean you do not HAVE to fork out hard earned cash in order to compete. League of Legends is an amazing example of this. A player cannot obtain any upgrade which will make their character better through monetary expenditures. What you can do; however, is purchase cosmetic items or other no stat gain frill. On the other end of the spectrum you have a game such as the behemoth World of Warcraft. World of Warcraft has managed to maintain a subscription based model for 10 years now. Multiple 'WoW Killers' have risen up since the inception of World of Warcraft using the subscription base as well. Damn near every one of them is now free to play. Rift and Star Wars are the two that really stick out. Leading up to their release forums Wow XP Off PvP Stream across the internet proclaimed them the almighty killer of World of Warcraft. Instead Warcraft kept on trucking and both of those games changed style to f2p not long after their release. These are just a few different games and styles of games for you to choose from. Remember, you get what you pay for in almost every case. (LoL being the exception that proves the rule)””

Phil Janelle

About This Quote

Choosing a video game involves first identifying the genre you enjoy, then deciding how much money you’re willing to spend, considering free‑to‑play, cosmetic‑only purchases, or subscription models.

In simple terms: Pick a genre you like, then decide your budget.

Key Takeaway

Match game type to personal preference and budget.

Themes

gaming decision‑making budgeting genre preference monetization player agency

Mood

curious analytical pragmatic

Type

advice informative practical

When to use this quote

  • searching for new games
  • setting a gaming budget
  • evaluating free vs paid options
  • considering subscription services
  • identifying preferred gameplay style

Key Concepts

consumer behavior value perception game design market segmentation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What genre truly excites you?
  • How much are you willing to spend for enjoyment?
A Different Perspective

Free‑to‑play games often hide costs in microtransactions, which can affect fairness.

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