Microtransactions
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Overwatch 2 story missions will cost US $15
Overwatch 2 will introduce story missions in its sixth season – with a major catch.
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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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Diablo IV will not include loot boxes, says Blizzard
Diablo IV will reportedly not include loot boxes, however there will be a battle pass for keen players.
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Overwatch will no longer offer loot boxes from August 30
It's the end of an era as Blizzard announces the removal of loot boxes in Overwatch.
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Blizzard asks Overwatch 2 players if they'd pay for US $45 skins
Overwatch 2 is free-to-play – and that may come with dire consequences for the game's microtransactions.
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Diablo Immortal reportedly earns Blizzard US $1 million per day
Diablo Immortal is reportedly a huge money earner for Blizzard, which could explain why it persists.
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Diablo Immortal has reportedly made US $24 million in two weeks
Microtransactions and a phenomenal player count have led to major success for Blizzard's Diablo Immortal.
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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.
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Four Corners report to focus on predatory videogame monetisation
Videogame monetisation schemes such as loot boxes and microtransactions to be the focus on the ABC current affairs program.