I think it’s the same problem Wes Anderson kinda suffers. They’re trying to do their thing in the way their audience expects them to.

And I don’t really think either is playing a caricature of themselves, there’s real creativity at play. But the creative risks are mitigated by relying on their set style, which makes it safe to consume but often not that exciting. I find Dunkey’s reviews usually pretty interesting, whether I agree with them or not. But this poetry felt closer to an ad than an honest review.

So it’s the same story for Android?

It’s what. A book, maybe book and a half per month? Like cool that it’s an option but it’s not really something makes a difference for me.

Oh yeah, I see. I guess I’m too used to that stuff that it didn’t struck me as that egregious compared to any other game.

What’s predatory about Diablo 4’s monetization? Seems pretty standard skins and cosmetics stuff. And the battle pass.

But it’s not like you get better gear or anything, right?