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Mario Kart Tour gacha mechanics set for removal
Mario Kart Tour is set to undergo a major overhaul in October, which includes the removal of gacha.
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Sid Meier speaks out against monetisation in games
Sid Meier, creator of Civilization, has spoken out against game monetisation, saying it alienates fans.
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Marvel's Avengers drops paid XP boosts following fan backlash
The XP boost microtransactions lasted just over three weeks.