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RTS Dev. Petroglyph Readying Free-to-Play Game; Will Be Supported by Micro-transactions

Apr 16, 2008 10:10am CST tags: Petroglyph, True Games, Micro-transactions
Publisher True Games Interactive today announced that it has partnered with independent developer Petroglyph to create a free-to-play real-time strategy game that will be supported by micro-transactions.

Founded by ex-Westwood employees, Petroglyph is best known for its Star Wars: Empire at War (PC) and Universe at War: Earth Assault (PC, X360) RTS titles. Micro-transactions commonly refer to in-game items sold at a low sum of actual currency.

The studio marks the latest established developer to pursue the lucrative free-to-play market. Battlefield creator EA DICE is currently prepping its free-to-play effort Battlefield Heroes, which will be supported by out-of-game advertising and micro-transaction revenue.

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