microtransactions
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Diablo
Yes, Diablo 4 will have microtransactions
There may well be more divisive topics in gaming right now than microtransactions — I mean, give it five minutes, I’m sure something will come up…
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Off Topic
Off-Topic: A new bill would ban games from selling loot boxes to minors
The first step toward removing randomized loot boxes and pay-to-win microtransactions in games could be on its way. Today, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) announced a bill…
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Editorial
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…
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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. The…
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Off Topic: Epic Games sued over loot boxes… what’s next?
Loot boxes. People hate loot boxes. People love loot boxes, and love to hate them, and hate to love them. And sometimes, people sue over them. People even…
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The Queue
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Heroes of the Storm
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…
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WoW
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. Diablo 3 is discounted across the board,…
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Discussion
Breakfast Topic: How do you feel about microtransactions?
The topic of microtransactions is one I like to revisit from time to time. Players’ perceptions of them often change — those who once indulged greedily…
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Discussion
Breakfast Topic: How do you spend your Heroes gold?
It’s fairly easy to accumulate gold in Heroes of the Storm. Win matches, complete daily quests, leveling new heroes to 5, and leveling your account will…
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