When a Company is Consumed by Greed: Zenimax Online Studios

Описание: An in-depth detailed look into the monetization and issues of the MMORPG, The Elder Scrolls Online, and Zenimax Online Studios.

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https://help.elderscrollsonline.com/#...
https://www.crowncrates.com/
https://www.crowncrates.com/nightfall
https://www.crowncrates.com/hollowjack
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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction
01:45 - Zenimax Online Studios
03:24 - The Elder Scrolls Online
08:27 - Monetization
09:58 - The Crown Store (Cash Shop)
14:05 - Crown Crates
22:18 - FOMO
24:05 - The Endeavors System
27:17 - Crown Sales (Virtual Currency)
28:55 - ESO Plus Exclusive
31:00 - Crown Store Gifting Disabled
33:06 - Price of Chapters (Expansions)
34:28 - Why is this all an issue?
38:27 - Criticism from the Playerbase
42:16 - Zenimax: 2014 vs 2024
43:31 - Zenimax’s Statements on Monetization
47:35 - Final Thoughts
48:33 - Outro and Outtakes (silly funny goofy wacky ahh)