Agenda and aggressive monetization "destroy games": MEP criticizes Assassin's Creed Shadows and modern releases
The MEP is concerned about aggressive monetization and specific content in modern games.
The Stop Killing Games initiative, aimed at preserving games, has gathered over 1.2 million verified signatures. In May, during a discussion in the European Parliament, a Slovak MEP spoke, whose speech attracted the attention of the gaming community.
Milan Uhrik spoke about the problems of modern games:
Agenda and aggressive monetization are destroying video games. You wanted to discuss in the European Parliament what is destroying video games? Well, I'll tell you straight: one of the main reasons is the radical agenda ideology and political correctness that are being imposed on games.
As an example, Milan cited Assassin's Creed Shadows. If a user wants to play as a samurai, they will have to choose the dark-skinned Yasuke, and the other available character is a woman:
For example, if you want to play as a samurai, you would logically expect to see a Japanese warrior, not be forced to play as a dark-skinned character or a woman, as was recently the case in Assassin's Creed. Or when you are offered to play as a ["diverse"] character with no alternative. This is really a problem for players.
Milan Uhrik also specifically noted the problem of aggressive monetization – some elements resemble casino gambling:
Another thing destroying video games is aggressive monetization methods: endless microtransactions, insane pay-to-win ["pay-to-win" elements], and even loot boxes resembling casino gambling. This must end, as must the practice of companies shutting down servers shortly after a game is purchased.
The MEP noted that he himself is an experienced gamer and fully supports other players:
We want fair games and we don't want to be cheated.
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