DLC, online multiplayer, it is a trend and it benefits all.

Digital era sure change how games are made nowadays, and it is a trend that most games has DLC and online multiplayer.
So what could be the reason?
Internet nowadays made things easier. Developers can release a download post launching, whether to fix some bugs or to add more contents to their games.
DLC and online multiplayer however, sometimes released by developers not just for adding more experience to gamers or more logical reason.. more money.
Its a strategy for consumer to hold on to their games and not to resell it.
Used games is always a headache for developers. A lot of people play a new release game for few days and sell it while the price is still good, thus reducing sales and profit. By giving additional DLC, and multiplayer, developers hoped to give a life extension to the game and reduce resell.
An example is Eidos giving a free DLC to its Batman: Arkham Asylum free of charge. While it wouldn't give any profit to Eidos, at least they can compensate into more sold copies.
Indirectly, by giving DLC and multiplayer, players forced to log in into the internet and help reduce piracy since modded console definetely banned from online play.
So what's in it for gamers? Some hated it for paid DLC, but there are lots of free stuffs as well. At least we are given something extra for our games and it certainly won't hurt having online multiplayer.

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