This non-criminal blackmail is not just limited to Temple Run, but to almost every video game coming out these days
KARACHI: Two things keep a business running: enticing customers and exploiting customers. These may be the rules of success, but such a negative approach should be unacceptable when it comes to selling video games where you are trying your best to reach the more advanced levels when you suddenly see a notice such as this: pay $10 to unlock the next level. Desperation to earn more money nullifies the essence of professionalism and deters people from playing video games. Any gamer would understand what an exasperating situation this is.
I’m a fan of the game Temple Run 2. I have achieved all there is to achieve in that game, except for the part where Usain Bolt comes into the picture. Now, Usain Bolt is a respectable, skillful sprinter, but the way to unlock the level where he features in the game is the opposite of skilful — you are supposed to buy him for £0.79. I love Usain Bolt solely for his professionalism, but using his good name to make money — dirty game.
This non-criminal blackmail is not just limited to Temple Run, but to almost every video game coming out these days.
Syed Ahmed Imran Majeed
Published in The Express Tribune, November 8th, 2014.
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