Microtransactions
How Blizzard has managed to make their game store feel optional
The big dirty not-a-secret secret of modern game development is that it costs more than ever, but people absolutely refuse to pay more than they did ten years ago for games.
Off Topic: Nintendo pushes back against microtransactions in its mobile games
Nintendo wants it mobile game developers to cut down on microtransactions so its reputation isn't affected, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
Off Topic: Epic Games sued over loot boxes… what’s next?
Loot boxes.
The Queue: It’s a good thing I’m so financially responsible!
Y’all had a lot of questions about cold hard cash today and I’m good with that because I’m incredibly good with money. Wait, I’m sorry, did someone just say Overwatch League merch store just opened? Um. Well, let’s get to these questions before I fire up my credit card.
What did I tell you? So responsible.
Player feedback results in changes to Heroes of the Storm loot boxes
Nexomania is in full swing in Heroes of the Storm, and just a few short days after the event's launch, Blizzard Entertainment is changing how the event's loot works.
Diablo 3 and WoW cosmetics on sale for the holidays
Diablo and World of Warcraft are getting in the holiday spirit of capitalism with a suite of holiday deals.
Breakfast Topic: How do you feel about microtransactions?
The topic of microtransactions is one I like to revisit from time to time.
Breakfast Topic: How do you spend your Heroes gold?
It's fairly easy to accumulate gold in Heroes of the Storm.
Breakfast Topic: How much will you pay for a microtransaction?
Microtransactions are big in gaming right now — and in Blizzard games, some of those "micro" transactions don't seem so micro.
