"It's something I think Valve does not get anywhere near enough criticism about," Hall told Eurogamer. "I'm honestly disgusted with gambling mechanics in video games at all--they have absolutely no place. My challenge to game developers is that if they think these things are not a problem, they make the data available to universities who are crying out to study this stuff."
There was once a time when having a full-blown computer in your pocket was still a fairly novel concept, and game developers, publishers, and console-makers were all too eager to find ways to work their existing products and franchises into mobile apps. Some of these were terrible, offering cheap imitations of their big siblings and often charging exorbitant prices for microtransactions, but there were also a whole bunch that took a different approach.
Nick Pompa, founder of Lootlock - an app that prevents kids from running up unauthorized gaming bills on their parents' credit cards - is an avid gamer and software developer working in fintech. As a dad of two under two, he's looking forward to sharing his passion for gaming with his kids when they grow old enough to play. He started gaming at age 6, he told TechCrunch.
If last week's tease wasn't enough of a confirmation, it's now official: Helldivers 2 is getting Halo: ODST content on August 26. Halo: ODST featured orbital dropship troopers deploying onto the battlefield, making them a perfect addition to Helldivers 2′s chaotic action. The new Legendary Warbond will be added to Helldivers 2 when it launches on August 26, the very same day that Gears of War: Reloaded is going to take cover on PS5.
Apple's approval of Bitcoin microtransactions in SaruTobi is a historic shift. The tech for open, developer-driven payments has existed for a while. What's changed is the regulatory environment which has cracked open the gates. By integrating Lightning directly into the game, we've created a frictionless experience that gives players new ways to engage, spend, and earn value.
