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13 hours ago

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

Video games

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

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

3 weeks ago

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.

E-Commerce

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.

#call-of-duty

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

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

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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.

fromPolygon

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

Fortnite's new Jar Jar Binks skin requires significant XP grinding before use, inciting mixed reactions from fans.

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.