While most sensible human beings regard theModern Warfare 2“Stimulus Package” DLC as being a gouging, greedy, overpriced slap in the face, at least one analyst believes that it should have cost more. EEDAR’s Jesse Divinch, running the risk of giving Activision an evil idea, seems almostdisappointedby that the map pack didn’t cost $20.
“The accepted commercial success benchmark for DLC for a console game is 20% of the install base,” explains Divinch. “The stimulus map pack was able to reach that benchmark in just a week, and should reach 30-35% (ofModern Warfare 2owners purchasing the add-on) through its lifetime.
“Unfortunately, nowModern Warfare 2consumers are anchored with the calculation that 5 maps equal $15, so deviating from that will be difficult for futureModern Warfare 2DLC content. However, Activision could employ some psychological tricks, maybe 5 new maps (no remakes) for $20? Or 5 maps and 2 skins for $20?”
Unfortunately? Seriously, it’sunfortunatethat Activision didn’t charge more? I disagree. What’s unfortunate is the fact that there are so many mewling, dribbling, braindeadmoronswho actually thought $15 for five maps was acceptable and sent the message that publishers can continue to abuse the inherently good idea of DLC and ruin it for everybody. So well done to everybody who told Activision this was okay.
Also, Jesse,DON’T GIVE ACTIVISION IDEAS LIKE THAT, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING!?
