I don’t think I expect too much from an expansion. At the very least it should give you more of the wholesome goodness that the original game provided. At best it will add more levels, more items and more gameplay, changing the way the game is played. An excellent example of this is the Burnout Paradise expansions. First of all they were all free. Secondly, they added more cars and even motorcycles to the world, which completely changed the way the game could be played.

But the day of the classic expansion seems to be numbered. No more will you see huge expansions with massive game changing additions. It has all been chopped into little micro transactions and downloadable content. You can now get a new outfit for your character for a few Rands, or maybe a new gun in your favourite shooter. On occasion you get a new level, or a new type of gameplay. All for a cost that when added together quickly becomes a huge expense. Sometimes these extras are even included on the original game and all you pay for is a code to unlock them. Some titles are designed from the ground up to be expanded with small additions. They make it very easy for you to part with your money for the smallest of virtual items.

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