Modern consoles, however, provide this ability, so they now join computer games in this. In the past, Nerfs for console games were all but impossible due to lacking the ability to patch them.
Occasionally, it's not a change in one game, but rather a change in an equivalent item, ability, or tactic between one game and its sequel. It's usually done to fix something perceived as a Game-Breaker, and is almost always a subject of controversy in gaming communities. 'Things I learned playing MMORPGs, Number 21.'Ī change to a game that weakens a particular item, ability or tactic.
