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As Helldivers 2's Killzone collab pricing backlash rumbles on, CCO Pilestedt says Arrowhead chose not to make it a warbond to try and avoid exactly this kind of thing

Players are unhappy with the high prices for new Killzone crossover gear in Helldivers 2, which were changed from a package deal to individual items.

Helldivers 2's microtransactions won't stop you from having a good time

Helldivers 2 utilizes microtransactions, but they do not significantly impact gameplay.
All currencies in the game can be obtained through gameplay, except for one that can be purchased with real-world money.

As Helldivers 2's Killzone collab pricing backlash rumbles on, CCO Pilestedt says Arrowhead chose not to make it a warbond to try and avoid exactly this kind of thing

Players are unhappy with the high prices for new Killzone crossover gear in Helldivers 2, which were changed from a package deal to individual items.

Helldivers 2's microtransactions won't stop you from having a good time

Helldivers 2 utilizes microtransactions, but they do not significantly impact gameplay.
All currencies in the game can be obtained through gameplay, except for one that can be purchased with real-world money.
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#video-games

Marvel Rivals Hits A Huge Milestone During Launch Weekend

Marvel Rivals reached 10 million players within 72 hours of launch, showcasing its immediate popularity and engagement.
The game emphasizes a strong roster and a player-friendly microtransaction approach, focusing on cosmetics.

European video gaming majors Supercell and Ubisoft face a complaint for designing games that 'trick' gamers into spending more money

Major gaming companies face complaints for manipulating users into excessive spending through microtransactions.

Balatro Dev jokes about adding loot boxes to lower 18 age rating, highlighting the "real gambling" EA Sports FC gets away with

Balatro's Pegi 18 rating highlights inconsistent classification standards in the gaming industry, causing challenges for developers and consumers.

Nintendo's Most Adorable Series Is Getting a New Mobile Version, But There's a Catch

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete offers a microtransaction-free experience, but significantly reduces features and adds a hefty price tag for mobile players.

Harry Potter Quidditch Champions - How To Get More Winged Keys

Quidditch Champions revives the fictional sport with a modern game that lacks microtransactions but includes various currencies for progress.

Marvel Rivals Hits A Huge Milestone During Launch Weekend

Marvel Rivals reached 10 million players within 72 hours of launch, showcasing its immediate popularity and engagement.
The game emphasizes a strong roster and a player-friendly microtransaction approach, focusing on cosmetics.

European video gaming majors Supercell and Ubisoft face a complaint for designing games that 'trick' gamers into spending more money

Major gaming companies face complaints for manipulating users into excessive spending through microtransactions.

Balatro Dev jokes about adding loot boxes to lower 18 age rating, highlighting the "real gambling" EA Sports FC gets away with

Balatro's Pegi 18 rating highlights inconsistent classification standards in the gaming industry, causing challenges for developers and consumers.

Nintendo's Most Adorable Series Is Getting a New Mobile Version, But There's a Catch

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete offers a microtransaction-free experience, but significantly reduces features and adds a hefty price tag for mobile players.

Harry Potter Quidditch Champions - How To Get More Winged Keys

Quidditch Champions revives the fictional sport with a modern game that lacks microtransactions but includes various currencies for progress.
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#path-of-exile-2

Path Of Exile 2 Early Access Delayed, Still Releasing In 2024

Path of Exile 2's early access is delayed to December 6 due to necessary infrastructure work and ensuring data compatibility from the first game.

Best stash tabs to buy in Path of Exile 2

Stash tabs greatly enhance inventory management in Path of Exile 2, especially for new players.

Path Of Exile 2 Early Access Delayed, Still Releasing In 2024

Path of Exile 2's early access is delayed to December 6 due to necessary infrastructure work and ensuring data compatibility from the first game.

Best stash tabs to buy in Path of Exile 2

Stash tabs greatly enhance inventory management in Path of Exile 2, especially for new players.
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#infinity-nikki

Infinity Nikki - Gacha, Resonance, And Microtransactions Guide

Infinity Nikki's gacha system introduces gambling-like mechanics that may lead to problematic financial decisions, so players should approach it with caution.

Infinity Nikki - Guides Hub

Infinity Nikki offers a whimsical adventure filled with collectibles and microtransactions, highlighting the importance of guides for navigating its mechanics.

Infinity Nikki - Gacha, Resonance, And Microtransactions Guide

Infinity Nikki's gacha system introduces gambling-like mechanics that may lead to problematic financial decisions, so players should approach it with caution.

Infinity Nikki - Guides Hub

Infinity Nikki offers a whimsical adventure filled with collectibles and microtransactions, highlighting the importance of guides for navigating its mechanics.
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#game-updates

Black Ops 6 BlackCell Trailer Shows Off One Of COD's Most Impressive Operators Yet

The BlackCell bundle enhances player experience in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 with exclusive content and gameplay advantages for $30.

Animal Crossing mobile is getting its new, paid app in December

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete offers a microtransaction-free experience with new features and offline gameplay, launching December 3rd for $9.99.

Animal Crossing's paid mobile app launches a day early

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp re-emerges as a paid app, removing microtransactions for a better gaming experience.

Black Ops 6 BlackCell Trailer Shows Off One Of COD's Most Impressive Operators Yet

The BlackCell bundle enhances player experience in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 with exclusive content and gameplay advantages for $30.

Animal Crossing mobile is getting its new, paid app in December

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete offers a microtransaction-free experience with new features and offline gameplay, launching December 3rd for $9.99.

Animal Crossing's paid mobile app launches a day early

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp re-emerges as a paid app, removing microtransactions for a better gaming experience.
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Continuing gaming's worst trend, you'll be able to play Avowed five days early as long as you're happy to fork over $90

Avowed's premium edition allows early access for $90, reflecting a troubling trend in gaming of monetizing playtime.
#mobile-gaming

Destiny: Rising is Bungie's new mobile game published by NetEase Games

Bungie is releasing a mobile game, Destiny: Rising, expanding its reach into the mobile gaming market.
The game includes familiar characters and a new narrative focused on humanity's recovery after civilization's collapse.
Destiny: Rising supports both PvE and PvP modes, emphasizing community interaction through clans.
Microtransaction concerns are prevalent due to NetEase's reputation, reflecting players' expectations for potential monetization.

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Is Getting Replaced By A Poorer Version For A Huge Fee

Nintendo's replacement for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp sparks disappointment due to high costs and feature reductions for long-time players.

Destiny: Rising is Bungie's new mobile game published by NetEase Games

Bungie is releasing a mobile game, Destiny: Rising, expanding its reach into the mobile gaming market.
The game includes familiar characters and a new narrative focused on humanity's recovery after civilization's collapse.
Destiny: Rising supports both PvE and PvP modes, emphasizing community interaction through clans.
Microtransaction concerns are prevalent due to NetEase's reputation, reflecting players' expectations for potential monetization.

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Is Getting Replaced By A Poorer Version For A Huge Fee

Nintendo's replacement for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp sparks disappointment due to high costs and feature reductions for long-time players.
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#tekken-8

Tekken 8 Will Give Every Player $5 Amid DLC Controversy And Steam Review Bombing

Players expressed disappointment over additional DLC costs after purchasing the Deluxe version of Tekken 8, prompting Bandai Namco to respond with compensations.

Even Tekken 8 Has A Battle Pass Now, And Players Aren't Happy

Tekken 8 introduces a new battle pass system with daily and weekly missions for unlocking in-game items.
Players are unhappy with the introduction of a battle pass system in a paid game like Tekken 8.

Tekken 8 Players Drag Steam Rating Down After Battle Pass Woes

Honeymoon phase for Tekken 8 players ending due to negative reception of battle pass.
Frustrations rising among players as they feel Tekken 8's battle pass is predatory with the best rewards in the paid track.

Tekken 8 Will Give Every Player $5 Amid DLC Controversy And Steam Review Bombing

Players expressed disappointment over additional DLC costs after purchasing the Deluxe version of Tekken 8, prompting Bandai Namco to respond with compensations.

Even Tekken 8 Has A Battle Pass Now, And Players Aren't Happy

Tekken 8 introduces a new battle pass system with daily and weekly missions for unlocking in-game items.
Players are unhappy with the introduction of a battle pass system in a paid game like Tekken 8.

Tekken 8 Players Drag Steam Rating Down After Battle Pass Woes

Honeymoon phase for Tekken 8 players ending due to negative reception of battle pass.
Frustrations rising among players as they feel Tekken 8's battle pass is predatory with the best rewards in the paid track.
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from Kotaku
2 months ago

Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Horse Armor Sold Millions Despite Backlash, Ex-Bethesda Dev Says

The controversial horse armor DLC demonstrated how player backlash often doesn't prevent purchases, paving the way for future microtransactions.
#blockchain

How Blockchain and Smart Contracts Revolutionize Content Monetization for Intellectual Property | HackerNoon

Blockchain technology can revolutionize intellectual property management and monetization through stable and valuable digital assets, overcoming current NFT limitations.

Fiber Network: A Lightning Network Based on CKB | HackerNoon

Fiber Network provides a scalable and efficient solution for low-cost multi-token payments leveraging the principles of the Lightning Network on Nervos CKB.

How Blockchain and Smart Contracts Revolutionize Content Monetization for Intellectual Property | HackerNoon

Blockchain technology can revolutionize intellectual property management and monetization through stable and valuable digital assets, overcoming current NFT limitations.

Fiber Network: A Lightning Network Based on CKB | HackerNoon

Fiber Network provides a scalable and efficient solution for low-cost multi-token payments leveraging the principles of the Lightning Network on Nervos CKB.
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#diablo-4

Diablo 4 made over 1 billion dollars so far, and $150 million of that from those exorbitantly priced skins

Diablo 4 has generated over $1 billion in revenue in 15 months, with significant earnings from microtransactions.
Player criticism highlights concerns over the high cost of microtransactions and their perceived value.
The game's economic model follows trends seen in games like Call of Duty, drawing scrutiny.

Diablo 4's item shop has made $150 million

Diablo 4 has reportedly earned over $1 billion since its release, including significant microtransaction revenue.

Diablo 4 Players Have Spent $150 Million On Skins And Microtransactions

Microtransactions in Diablo 4 have generated significant revenue, with $150 million from cosmetics despite some player criticism.

Diablo 4's New Fast-Travel Portal Colors Cost $30

Blizzard is charging $30 for a bundle that adds five new color options for in-game portals in Diablo 4.
Many players feel that this is too expensive for a minor cosmetic change and that class-locking the content is unnecessary.

Diablo 4 made over 1 billion dollars so far, and $150 million of that from those exorbitantly priced skins

Diablo 4 has generated over $1 billion in revenue in 15 months, with significant earnings from microtransactions.
Player criticism highlights concerns over the high cost of microtransactions and their perceived value.
The game's economic model follows trends seen in games like Call of Duty, drawing scrutiny.

Diablo 4's item shop has made $150 million

Diablo 4 has reportedly earned over $1 billion since its release, including significant microtransaction revenue.

Diablo 4 Players Have Spent $150 Million On Skins And Microtransactions

Microtransactions in Diablo 4 have generated significant revenue, with $150 million from cosmetics despite some player criticism.

Diablo 4's New Fast-Travel Portal Colors Cost $30

Blizzard is charging $30 for a bundle that adds five new color options for in-game portals in Diablo 4.
Many players feel that this is too expensive for a minor cosmetic change and that class-locking the content is unnecessary.
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#gaming

Palworld Won't Switch Over To Live-Service Model

Pocketpair reassured fans that Palworld will remain a buy-to-play game without transitioning to a live-service model.

The best free games for 2023 | Engadget

High-quality free games are now plentiful due to in-app payments, transforming the gaming landscape across various platforms.

Palworld Won't Switch Over To Live-Service Model

Pocketpair reassured fans that Palworld will remain a buy-to-play game without transitioning to a live-service model.

The best free games for 2023 | Engadget

High-quality free games are now plentiful due to in-app payments, transforming the gaming landscape across various platforms.
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from www.nytimes.com
5 months ago

When Sports Games Feel Like Casinos, Players Rarely Win

Gamers are increasingly pressured to make in-game purchases beyond the initial price, engaging in microtransactions to enhance gameplay and competitiveness.

As Live Service Games Fail, One MMORPG's Singleplayer Relaunch Could Save It

Wayfinder, a previously failed live-service RPG, is relaunching without microtransactions, transitioning to a single-player adventure game with co-op.
#game-design

15 Years Ago, the Perfect Tower Defense Game Changed Gaming Forever

Plants vs. Zombies revolutionized mobile strategy games with its accessible gameplay and lack of microtransactions.

Dragon's Dogma 2 Is Better Without Fast Travel

Fast travel is heavily deemphasized in Dragon's Dogma 2, enhancing the gameplay experience.
The limited fast travel options in the game, such as oxcarts and ferrystones, add challenges and immersion.

15 Years Ago, the Perfect Tower Defense Game Changed Gaming Forever

Plants vs. Zombies revolutionized mobile strategy games with its accessible gameplay and lack of microtransactions.

Dragon's Dogma 2 Is Better Without Fast Travel

Fast travel is heavily deemphasized in Dragon's Dogma 2, enhancing the gameplay experience.
The limited fast travel options in the game, such as oxcarts and ferrystones, add challenges and immersion.
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Overwatch 2 Will Let You Buy Old Mythic Skins-For A Lot Of Money

Players in Overwatch 2's tenth season can now earn Mythic Skins through a new shop, but catching up on missed skins is costly and requires real money.
#dragons-dogma-2

Dragon's Dogma 2 Microtransactions, Including Optional $2 Appearance Change, Aren't Going Over Well

Players criticize Dragon's Dogma 2's technical issues and microtransactions, leading to mixed reviews on Steam.
The game offers 21 microtransactions, including items like character appearance changes and resurrection tokens, some of which were part of deluxe edition DLC.

Dragon's Dogma 2's surprise microtransactions are making people angry, but should they?

Players criticize Dragon's Dogma 2 for surprise microtransactions, affecting gameplay experience.
Capcom often faces backlash for adding microtransactions to single-player games, like Dragon's Dogma 2.

Dragon's Dogma 2 is being review bombed on Steam over microtransactions, but the situation has been blown out of proportion

Performance issues and excessive DLC are negatively impacting Dragon's Dogma 2 on Steam.

Capcom Addresses Dragon's Dogma 2 PC Performance And Microtransaction Backlash

Dragon's Dogma 2 is highly anticipated and well-received by critics, but Steam players are unhappy with launch performance and microtransactions.

Dragon's Dogma 2 launch isn't going well due to microtransactions and performance woes

Dragon's Dogma 2 received mixed reception on Steam due to performance issues and unexpected microtransactions.
Players criticized the high CPU load due to NPCs and the introduction of microtransactions, especially the Art of Metamorphosis for character appearance modifications.

Players Aren't Happy With Dragon's Dogma 2's Microtransactions

Fans are unhappy with microtransactions in Dragon's Dogma 2
Capcom responded to criticism about DLC and microtransactions

Dragon's Dogma 2 Microtransactions, Including Optional $2 Appearance Change, Aren't Going Over Well

Players criticize Dragon's Dogma 2's technical issues and microtransactions, leading to mixed reviews on Steam.
The game offers 21 microtransactions, including items like character appearance changes and resurrection tokens, some of which were part of deluxe edition DLC.

Dragon's Dogma 2's surprise microtransactions are making people angry, but should they?

Players criticize Dragon's Dogma 2 for surprise microtransactions, affecting gameplay experience.
Capcom often faces backlash for adding microtransactions to single-player games, like Dragon's Dogma 2.

Dragon's Dogma 2 is being review bombed on Steam over microtransactions, but the situation has been blown out of proportion

Performance issues and excessive DLC are negatively impacting Dragon's Dogma 2 on Steam.

Capcom Addresses Dragon's Dogma 2 PC Performance And Microtransaction Backlash

Dragon's Dogma 2 is highly anticipated and well-received by critics, but Steam players are unhappy with launch performance and microtransactions.

Dragon's Dogma 2 launch isn't going well due to microtransactions and performance woes

Dragon's Dogma 2 received mixed reception on Steam due to performance issues and unexpected microtransactions.
Players criticized the high CPU load due to NPCs and the introduction of microtransactions, especially the Art of Metamorphosis for character appearance modifications.

Players Aren't Happy With Dragon's Dogma 2's Microtransactions

Fans are unhappy with microtransactions in Dragon's Dogma 2
Capcom responded to criticism about DLC and microtransactions
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Here's What The Original Doom Would Look Like Riddled With Microtransactions

Developers created a modified version of Doom with microtransactions, requiring players to pay a small fee to continue playing after picking up in-game items.

You Must Spend $80 To Unlock The King Kong Glove In Call Of Duty

Players upset over $80 cosmetic item inspired by Godzilla X Kong movie in Call of Duty Warzone.
The B.E.A.S.T Glove melee weapon requires buying four $20 DLC packs, not earnable by gameplay achievements.

As Dragon's Dogma 2 catches heat for its microtransactions, CD Projekt says there's no place for them in its single-player games

CD Projekt rules out microtransactions in single-player games like The Witcher and Cyberpunk.
Player frustration rises over microtransactions in games like Dragon's Dogma 2.

New Game Announces Release Date And Also Shutdown Date In Same Tweet

Bushiroad International announced the global release date for Love Live! School Idol Festival 2 Miracle Live via Twitter.
The game will be shutting down permanently in May, just a few months after its release.

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 On Game Pass Could Be A "Concern" For Sony, Analyst Says

Launching Black Ops 6 on Xbox Game Pass may increase subscriber numbers and revenue in the long run.
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