I think as long as the software only runs when the game runs then it is part of the package. If it installs some kind of daemon or service then I think it needs to be an optional install.
I don't think it would over prepresent them because if you were not happy with the game then you would no longer subscribe. The monthly cost completely represents the popularity because the people are paying for gaming they enjoy. I would however agree that it is very hard to compare these games to games of the other pricing model but from a publishers point, revenue is revenue.
In general I think when people are happy they naturally do more. For instance I love software engineering, solving problems and making products. It has been my hobby since I was 11. I am not the smartest person in the world but I simply love my job. When you love to do something you will always give it more.
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I think as long as the software only runs when the game runs then it is part of the package. If it installs some kind of daemon or service then I think it needs to be an optional install.
I don't think it would over prepresent them because if you were not happy with the game then you would no longer subscribe. The monthly cost completely represents the popularity because the people are paying for gaming they enjoy. I would however agree that it is very hard to compare these games to games of the other pricing model but from a publishers point, revenue is revenue.
In general I think when people are happy they naturally do more. For instance I love software engineering, solving problems and making products. It has been my hobby since I was 11. I am not the smartest person in the world but I simply love my job. When you love to do something you will always give it more.
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