It is absolutely pointless to argue on free will payment. Companies need to monetize their customers to survive. Jagex has clearly told us their current monetization on their current games can't keep their business going for long.
They clearly told us they need to diversify, that's why they bought Pipeworks Studios.
Today, they delivered another clear message they need both existing and laspsed/new players for their business to grow normally.
Real world official financial report from the very same Jagex last reported a 10% revenue growth rate (18% from RS3 and 6% from OSRS) vs 23% from the overall video game industry.
All kinds of indications clearly told us Jagex aren't monetizing their existing RS3 and OSRS playerbase enough for their normal growth. They need new sources to monetize.
Consumers need to be able to distinguish NEED from greed. Understandably some consumers may not buy from their local Jagex or Game Stop, but then Jagex and Game Stop will have to go for greener pastures, perhaps outside my neighborhood.
16-Aug-2022 04:19:49