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1 day ago

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How To Make Money In Skate And Get Free Rewards

fromEngadget

Video games

The new Skate hits consoles and PC in early access on September 16

1 day ago

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How To Make Money In Skate And Get Free Rewards

fromEngadget

Video games

The new Skate hits consoles and PC in early access on September 16

First New Skate Game In 15 Years Is Out Now, And It's Free

Skate relaunches as a free-to-play, always-online early-access reboot on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S with ongoing updates and microtransactions.

3 days ago

Leaked Battlefield 6 Skin Has Some Players Wanting To Send EA A Message

Players worry Battlefield 6 may adopt cartoonish crossover skins, prompting calls to keep realistic military aesthetics despite potential revenue incentives for crossovers.

#fortnite

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Fornite Is Ditching One Of The Most Annoying Things About V-Bucks

fromThe Verge

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Fortnite will soon let you buy exactly the V-bucks you need

fromPolygon

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Fortnite trolls players with Jar Jar Binks skin that's nearly impossible to get without cheating

Video games

Fornite Is Ditching One Of The Most Annoying Things About V-Bucks

fromThe Verge

Video games

Fortnite will soon let you buy exactly the V-bucks you need

fromPolygon

Video games

Fortnite trolls players with Jar Jar Binks skin that's nearly impossible to get without cheating

FF14 Boss Explains Mod Crackdown That Led To 'Gooner 9/11'

Square Enix's legal action forced the Mare Synchronos creator to remove a widely used plugin that allowed shared avatar appearance changes and unofficial opt-in servers.

#call-of-duty

fromWGB

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Is Ditching The Garish Cosmetics As Activision Responds To Feedback (But Will It Last?)

Video games

Call Of Duty's Intrusive In-Game Ads Were A "Test" And Added In Error, Activision Says

Video games

Black Ops 6 New In-Game Ads Really Want You To Buy Its Battle Pass And Bundles

Video games

Call Of Duty's Latest Emote Is Accused Of Being Pay-To-Win

fromWGB

Video games

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Is Ditching The Garish Cosmetics As Activision Responds To Feedback (But Will It Last?)

Video games

Call Of Duty's Intrusive In-Game Ads Were A "Test" And Added In Error, Activision Says

Video games

Black Ops 6 New In-Game Ads Really Want You To Buy Its Battle Pass And Bundles

Video games

Call Of Duty's Latest Emote Is Accused Of Being Pay-To-Win

Skate Ollies Into Early Access September 16

Skate returns as a free-to-play, live-service multiplayer game launching Early Access September 16 across PC and consoles.

It Costs $70 To Buy Hitman On iOS

Hitman: World of Assassination on iOS offers a free first level but requires $69.99 to unlock the full game, with additional paid DLC and microtransactions.

fromwww.gamespot.com

Here Are The Best (And Worst) Live-Service IP Crossover Events

Live-service game crossovers are pervasive and often clash with a game's tone, prioritizing recurring microtransaction sales over cohesive design.

4 weeks ago

GTA Online Players Get $1 Million Cash Just For Logging In Right Now

Rockstar grants all GTA Online players $1,000,000 GTA$ for logging in through September 17, with GTA+ members receiving an additional $1,000,000.

fromWGB

4 weeks ago

Helldivers 2 Is Getting A Halo: ODST Warbond

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.

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Cars

fromFuturism

Car Company Charges Monthly Fee for Its EVs to Drive Faster

Volkswagen and other automakers now implement subscription fees for performance upgrades in electric vehicles.

The Newest Skate Game Will Emphasize Player And Board Customization

Customization is a central feature of Skate, influencing player experience and personalization.

GTA 6 Doesn't Need To Cost $100 Because GTA Online Is The Real "Cash Cow," Analyst Says

GTA 6's base edition price is likely to be around $80 to attract players from GTA Online.

#video-games

Video games

Peak Dev Says Players Pirating It Is Better Than Playing "Microtransaction-Riddled" Roblox Imitator

Peak, a co-op climbing game, faced cloning with Cliff, a Roblox game laden with microtransactions, highlighting industry trends of imitation.

Video games

Take-Two Boss Says Video Game Prices Have Been Coming Down For The Past 20 Years

Take-Two aims to offer high-value games while avoiding exploiting consumers with excessive pricing.

Video games

Peak Dev Says Players Pirating It Is Better Than Playing "Microtransaction-Riddled" Roblox Imitator

Video games

Take-Two Boss Says Video Game Prices Have Been Coming Down For The Past 20 Years

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Peak Dev Would Rather You Pirate Their Game Than Play A Roblox Knock-Off - Kotaku

Aggro Crab expressed that they would prefer players to pirate their game than engage with the blatantly inferior and monetized Roblox rip-off, Cliff.

Video games

Ubisoft Claims Its Microtransactions Make Games "More Fun"

Ubisoft remains committed to microtransactions, believing they enhance game enjoyment despite prior criticism from players and press.

fromBitcoin Magazine

Apple Approves First-Ever IOS Game Integrating Bitcoin Microtransactions, Powered By ZBD

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.

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Diablo 4 Finally Gets Cheap Microtransactions, But Players Aren't Impressed

Cosmetic bundles for Diablo 4's Season 9 are seen as low value by players despite being cheaper than previous offerings.

How To Get More Corite And Other Mecha Break Currencies

Mecha Break features three in-game currencies, with Corite being essential for microtransactions and personalization.

Splitgate Dev Lays Off Staff, Co-Founders Forgoing Salaries

1047 Games has announced layoffs following the launch of Splitgate 2, with co-founders forgoing salaries to focus on game development.

Splitgate 2 Boss Says $80 Skin Bundle 'Slipped Through The Cracks'

1047 Studio's Ian Proulx acknowledges high microtransaction prices in Splitgate 2 and attributes them to an ex-employee's aggressive pricing strategies.

fromInverse

'Infinity Nikki' Developer's Apology Isn't Enough To End Players' 'Girlcott'

Infinity Nikki's recent update resulted in numerous bugs and player dissatisfaction, prompting developer Infold to issue apologies and make adjustments.

fromwww.creativebloq.com

Cheeky 'Super Mario Bros by EA' demo is the funniest thing you'll see today

A fan-made video humorously envisions Super Mario as if developed by EA, satirizing modern gaming trends like loot boxes and microtransactions.

Marvel Rivals Is Letting Players Manipulate Ranked Mode And They're Not Happy

Chrono Shield Cards may undermine competitive integrity by allowing players to avoid rank loss after defeats.

EA Reacts To $80 Games, Isn't Planning To Follow Suit Yet

EA is not changing its pricing strategy despite rising game costs from competitors.

fromCGMagazine

Gaming Industry Biz: Why Game Monetization is Leveling Up

Game monetization has evolved from pay-to-own to complex methods like microtransactions and subscriptions, significantly impacting revenue generation for developers.

Oblivion Remastered Is Still Charging For Horse Armor DLC, History Repeats

Oblivion Remastered charges for horse armor, repeating a controversial move from 2006, reflecting changing attitudes toward microtransactions in games.