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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Vinay Patel

Former Gaming Exec Suggests Tipping $10 or $20 To Developers Who Already Earn Around $100K

Former game exec gets criticised for suggesting players tip developers. (Credit: Pexels)

A former video game executive sparked controversy by suggesting players, who are already shelling out a lot of money to get their hands on top titles, start "tipping" developers with up to 30 percent extra.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Mike Ybarra, the former president of significant gaming company Blizzard Entertainment, promoted a concept that would have needed more support from gamers.

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