microtransactions
How I Learned to Stop Caring About Diablo Immortal’s Pay-to-Win Mechanics
Diablo 3 was pay-to-win just like Diablo Immortal.
The Gray Market for ‘Diablo Immortal’ Is Already Booming
Even though large parts of Diablo Immortal are pay-to-win through official transactions, an underground economy means buyers don't even need to play the game now.
‘Gran Turismo 7' Cuts In-Game Prize Money, Pushing Players to Spend Cash
More racing for less reward is the new meta in GT7's economy.
Gamers Don't Want NFTs
Years of getting burned by lousy microtransactions have made gamers skeptical.
Like Baseball Itself, 'MLB The Show 21' Is Looking for a New Audience
You can finally build it on Xbox, but what comes after?
'Nearly All' Counter-Strike Microtransactions Are Being Used for Money Laundering
"Worldwide fraud networks have recently shifted to using CS:GO keys to liquidate their gains. At this point, nearly all key purchases that end up being traded or sold on the marketplace are believed to be fraud-sourced," Valve says.
Apple Arcade Promises Games Anywhere and on Any Device. It (Mostly) Works.
It's not a seamless transition from an iPhone to an Apple TV, or from a touch-based interface to a controller. And cloud saves are a problem.
It’s Hard to Use Apple Arcade Without Wondering How Developers Will Be Paid
If “engagement” and “time spent” are the metrics of success, won’t that just lead people to make games that encourage it?
'Grindstone' Is a Perfect Puzzler to Showcase Apple Arcade's Promise
In another world, 'Grindstone' is a cool idea undercut by frustrating and intrusive microtransactions. Here, you're allowed to focus on the game. What a concept!
Not Content With Just Loot Boxes, 'NBA 2K20' Has Actual Casino Games
Gambling regulators: Don’t watch this! Gamers: Hello
Major Video Game Companies Commit to Disclosing Loot Box Probability
Companies such as Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft are committing to reforming practices around paid lootboxes, the Entertainment Software Association says.
This Guy Is Charging People For Every Character They Text
Expensive.chat, a new chat tool from Marc Köhlbrugge, charges people for each character they type. All money goes to Marc.