The power of influence

Phazzle

Since Zenimax announced that ESO would be delayed for console there has been even more unrest among PC gamers who are critical of Zenimax and Bethesda for 'using' us as beta testers while forcing us to pay subscription fees. Sometimes these criticisms conjure up images of business people in suits pointing to charts that say 'profit,' with fat cigars clenched between sinister smiles. I doubt that the reality of the situation is that grim, but I appreciate how frustrating it can be to play a game that seems...unfinished.

On the other hand, there is another side to the coin, and the tantalizing prospect of influence is etched on its face. We all have the opportunity to influence our fellow gamers. Whatever happens down the road, we were here first and we hold this game's future in our hands. Its success or failure largely depends on us, and not just our subscription dollars, but our opinions.

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