If you’ve played a modern online game in the past decade, you’ve probably had this exact experience.
You’re standing at the entrance to a dangerous dungeon. The fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance. A terrifying monster awaits.
And then…
“Before we save the world, would you like to buy somethign with the fight?”
This comedy sketch takes the relentless microtransaction pop-ups, battle passes, premium currencies, loot boxes, cosmetic bundles, limited-time offers, and “TOTALLY ACCIDENTAL” 30% OFF sales that plague modern gaming and cranks them all the way to eleven.
If you’ve ever screamed “JUST LET ME PLAY THE GAME!” at your monitor while being ambushed by three separate storefronts and a battle pass notification, this one is for you.