Dragon's Dogma 2 is a role-playing game developed by Capcom.
It was released on March 10, 2024 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
The game features an open world with various quests and challenges to complete.
Dragon's Dogma 2 is a role-playing game developed by Capcom. It was released on March 10, 2024 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The game features an open world with various quests and challenges to complete. Players can choose from four starting vocations: Archer, Mage, Fighter, or Thief.
, Capcom has responded to disgruntled Dragon's Dogma 2 PC players, and addressed the backlash to the game's controversial microtransactions and performance problems that have resulted in a 'mixed' user review rating on ValveƔn
, Capcom is making the point that these items can be obtained through normal gameplay - a point some players have already expressed in defending Dragonψs Dogma 2εmicrotransactions. Meanwhile, Capcom addressed PC performance problems, and reiterated a warning about Dragonψs Dogma 2 putting CPUs under extreme pressure when numerous characters appear at the same time.
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, Capcom is making the point that these items can be obtained through normal gameplay - a point some players have already expressed in defending Dragon's Dogma 2's monetisation.
, We are aware that in such situations, settings that reduce GPU load may currently have a limited effect; however, we are looking into ways to improve performance in the future.
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Capcom is attempting to address the backlash from Dragon's Dogma 2 PC players by listing all in-game and paid DLC items that can be obtained. This attempt at transparency may help alleviate some of the concerns about microtransactions. However, Capcom also mentions performance problems with frame rate being a particular issue, which is still a concern for many players.
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Capcom lists all in-game and paid DLC items that can be obtained: Art of Metamorphosis - Character Editor
<500 Rift Crystals / 1500 Rift Crystals / 2500 Rift Crystals>- Points to Spend Beyond the Rift
Capcom is addressing the backlash to Dragon's Dogma 2 by acknowledging that there are issues with microtransactions and performance problems. They also mention that these items can be obtained through normal gameplay which some players have already expressed in defending Dragon's Dogma 2's monetisation. Capcom is looking into adding the option of starting a new game to the Steam version, but they do not provide any details on this feature yet.
Capcom has responded to disgruntled Dragons Dogma 2 PC players
In its note to PC players, Capcom listed all the items that can be obtained in-game or as paid DLC items: Art of Metamorphosis - Character EditorAmbivalent Rift Incense - Change Pawn InclinationsPortcrystal - Warp Location MarkerWakestone - Restore the dead to life!500 Rift Crystals / 1500 Rift Crystals / 2500 Rift Crystals - Points to Spend Beyond the RiftMakeshifft Gaol Key - Escape from gaol!Harpysnare Smoke Beacons - Harpy Lure Item
To all those looking forward to this game, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
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There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest in this article. Firstly, Capcom is a company that produces video games and has financial ties to the topic being reported on - Dragon's Dogma 2. Secondly, IGN is a website owned by AT&T which also owns WarnerMedia Entertainment Group, who own Valve Corporation (the creators of Steam). This creates a conflict of interest as IGN may be biased towards promoting their parent company and its products.
Capcom is a video game developer that produces Dragon's Dogma 2.
IGN is owned by AT&T which also owns WarnerMedia Entertainment Group, who own Valve Corporation (the creators of Steam).
Dragon's Dogma 2 has a long list of microtransactions on Steam.
Some of the microtransactions are useful game features like fast travel points, character resurrection or cosmetic re-customization.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that reviewers knew about the microtransactions beforehand and had access to a PDF with all prices listed. However, this information was not disclosed in any of the reviews analyzed by Forbes VettedFor You. Secondly, the author states that fast travel or character re-customization does not exclusively cost IRL money in the game, which is false as these items are only available for purchase with real money and cannot be obtained through playing. Lastly, the article implies that reviewers were trying to trick readers by not mentioning the microtransactions when they knew about them beforehand. However, this is a misrepresentation of what actually happened.
The author claims that reviewers had access to a PDF with all prices listed for the microtransactions but failed to disclose this information in their reviews.
The article states that fast travel or character re-customization does not exclusively cost IRL money in the game, which is false as these items are only available for purchase with real money and cannot be obtained through playing.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that reviewers knew about the microtransactions beforehand and had access to a guide with information on them. However, this does not excuse their failure to mention these microtransactions in their reviews. The author also commits a false dilemma fallacy by presenting only two options: either reviewers were trying to trick people or they were overlooking the microtransactions due to lack of space. This oversimplifies the issue and ignores other possible reasons for not mentioning these transactions, such as their perceived insignificance in relation to other aspects of the game.
The author states that reviewers knew about the microtransactions beforehand but failed to mention them in their reviews. This is an example of an appeal to authority fallacy.
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Paul Tassi has a clear bias towards Capcom and the microtransactions in Dragon's Dogma 2. He defends the company for implementing these features and argues that they are not as significant as some reviewers make them out to be.
It remains at least somewhat baffling why Capcom would pick and choose these small items here and there to sell
> Many are annoyed with Capcom for implementing these in the first place, other fans have now turned their ire toward the hugely positive reviews for the game
Dragon's Dogma 2 is an epic RPG that reminds us of Skyrim's ambitious jank, but with way better combat.
The game has a huge, rich world full of systems that just barely fit together and regularly bash into one another in ways that delight, annoy, and astound.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses hyperbole to describe the game as 'gritty', 'janky', and 'goofy'. However, these words are not accurate descriptions of the game's graphics or overall quality. Secondly, the author describes a scene where they clipped through a hut wall while carrying too much weight in their backpack. This is an example of deceptive reporting as it implies that this was intentional and purposeful when it may have been accidental. Thirdly, the author uses sensationalism by describing how 'dumb' the game is, which could be seen as a negative connotation for some readers.
The graphics of Dragon’s Dogma 2 are not gritty or janky.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by praising the Capcom team for their work on Dragon's Dogma 2. They also use inflammatory rhetoric when describing how dumb they find the game in a positive way, which is not a logical fallacy but could be seen as hyperbole or exaggeration. The author uses an informal fallacy by comparing the game to other games like Skyrim and Morrowind, which are not directly related to Dragon's Dogma 2. They also use dichotomous depiction when describing how they find the game both dumb and amazing at the same time.
The author uses an appeal to authority by praising the Capcom team for their work on Dragon's Dogma 2.
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable.
> I mean <b>dumb</b> like when you laugh uncontrollably at the sight of someone getting conked in the head and falling over backward.<br><br>
The game has made me say, <i>'This is so ridiculous'</i> and <i>'This is amazing'</i> to myself in roughly equal amounts, and that feels like an achievement.
Dragon's Dogma 2 will likely take you dozens of hours to complete.
There are four starting vocations available for your character and main pawn: Archer, Mage, Fighter, and Thief. Choose the best setup based on your playstyle.
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that Dragon's Dogma 2 will likely take you dozens of hours to complete when it is not clear what they mean by 'dozens'. Secondly, the author implies that there are only four starting vocations available for your character and main pawn which is false. There are actually six starting classes in total. Lastly, the article uses selective reporting as it mentions a best setup for two characters but does not provide any information on how to set up their skills or equipment.
The author states that Dragon's Dogma 2 will likely take you dozens of hours to complete when it is not clear what they mean by 'dozens'.
The author mentions a best setup for two characters but does not provide any information on how to set up their skills or equipment.
The article implies that there are only four starting vocations available for your character and main pawn which is false. There are actually six starting classes in total.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Dragon's Dogma 2 will likely take you dozens of hours to complete without providing any evidence or citation for this claim. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by suggesting that players must choose between two classes for their main pawn based on their character class, when in fact there are multiple options available. The article also contains an example of inflammatory rhetoric with the phrase 'improve their chances at survival'.
The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Dragon's Dogma 2 will likely take you dozens of hours to complete without providing any evidence or citation for this claim.
The author makes a false dilemma by suggesting that players must choose between two classes for their main pawn based on their character class, when in fact there are multiple options available.
