Microtransactions Archives

Child spends almost $6,000 on Jurassic World mobile game before Father finds out

For most parents, the notion that children will mess up with technology is understood from the beginning. For Mohamed Shugaa, this became a reality when his son racked up a bill of £3,911 ($5,759 USD) on his iT... Read More...

Blizzard still debating microtransactions for Overwatch

In a recent interview with Eurogamer, game director for Overwatch, Jeff Kaplan, talked more about microtransactions for Overwatch. Meaning they are still considering them. With the pricing for the game being $... Read More...

Destiny's new Sparrow races come with Microtransactions

In an update to their website Destiny developer Bungie has released new details about the game's much anticipated Sparrow races, including microtransactions. Starting today Destiny players will be able to take part in races of the game's Sparrow, speeder bike... Read More...

Payday 2 Developer Apologizes

In response to an avalanche of criticism a representative of Payday 2 developer, Overkill Software, issued an apology on the Payday 2 steam community forum. The Payday 2 community has been up in arms since the ... Read More...

Halo 5 generates over $500,000 in one week through microtransactions

It appears 343 Studios and Microsoft have found a successful business strategy for microtransactions in Halo 5: Guardians. While the game only released last week for the Xbox One, it has already eclipsed over $... Read More...

Destiny microtransactions are 'co-existing'

For those players that don't mind paying extra for game they've already bought in full, Bungie has you covered. Their microtransactions allow you to spend more money on a game you've already bought multiple expansions for, and get new emotes for your character... Read More...

Kanye West gives us his opinion on microtransactions

Kanye West has gone after developers of games that include in-app purchases on mobile phones. ... Read More...

Destiny's microtransactions will generate more money than you'll ever have

While some games are ditching microtransactions, Destiny is adding them, and they're set to make Activision a ton of money as a result. In a note to investors, Cowen & Company analyst Doug Creutz estimated... Read More...

New Hitman will be a "full" game

Square Enix executive wants the new Hitman to be a "full" game. Square Enix Europe CEO states that gamers do not want an incomplete Hitman title. This means once the game is purchased, there will be no microtransactions of any kind. The new Hitman will be comi... Read More...

Metal Gear Solid 5 Microtransactions

Metal Gear Solid V's Microtransactions involving Online gameplay Konami has revealed how it will incorporate microtransactions in the new Metal Gear Solid game. Of the two different types of online gameplay, o... Read More...

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