Microtransactions

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 remaster won't have microtransactions at launch

There will be no in-game purchases when the game launches later this year.

Bungie offers rare response on latest player outrage over Destiny 2's Eververse

Many players have often had issues with Bungie's use of the Eververse store, but following Season of the Worthy, the complaints got so hefty that Bungie has responded.

U.S. Senator reveals bill to ban loot boxes and pay-to-win

Republican Senator Josh Hawley has announced a bill intended to ban loot boxes and microtransactions in "games played by minors."

Rocket League to offer Rocket Pass next month

Once Psyonix witnessed Epic come up with a new way to suck money out of customers, they had to get in on the action.

South Korea Fines Free-To-Play Game Publishers For Shady Loot Box Practices

The Fair Trade Commission has also required the companies review and reform their monetization practices.

Shadow of War Microtransactions Will Be Permanently Removed

WB Games announced the removal of microtransactions from Shadow of War on their official blog.

New ESRB Warning Label Announced For Loot Boxes & Microtransactions

The regulatory organization has finally spoken on the much-criticized practices.

Microtransactions Hit Games Industry and Trigger a 3X Value Bonus

This is why your favorite games became slot machines.

For Honor Devs Say Not to Expect 100% Completion, and They're Right

Modern design borrows a lot from RPGs, and that means we're going to have to get used to never finding and doing everything.

Dust 514 will have 'cover charge' for microtransaction credits

The price of the EVE Online-connected FPS will essentially be a $10-20 "cover charge" that's reimbursed with in-game currency to spend on microtransactions, developer CCP has explained.