Why Tipping Game Devs Would Be a Bad Idea
A controversial issue arose in gaming circles recently: the idea of tipping game developers. While it’s an interesting concept, I don’t think it’s the way forward. Who’s Suggesting We Tip Game Developers? In April 2024, Mike Ybarra—former President of Blizzard Entertainment—posted the following on X (formerly Twitter): He implied that an in-game option might encourage players to reward the developer on completion of a game, when they’re most engaged with it....