Monetization
Everything Marvel SNAP doesn’t explain to you about leveling and currency
Marvel Snap has a good new player tutorial which teaches you the mechanics of the game in an easy and fun way, but with any complex games, there are some details that aren't explained well.
Everything you need to know about the Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season Pass
A Season Pass was recently introduced for Hearthstone Battlegrounds, giving players access to many cosmetics — but also to an actual gameplay advantage that can no longer be obtained through any other means.
What do you think about subscriptions, Season Passes, and other types of “live service” monetization?
We've recently learned that Diablo 4 will feature Seasons, much like Diablo 3.
Diablo Immortal’s in-game store is a problem — here’s how Blizzard could fix it
I really like a lot about Diablo Immortal.
How leveling and advancement works in Warcraft Arclight Rumble
Warcraft Arclight Rumble is still in beta, but the limited glimpse we've seen has given us a taste of how leveling works.
What’s the lesson Blizzard should learn from Diablo Immortal?
Diablo Immortal is simultaneously extremely successful and somewhat controversial.
What do you think about cosmetic-only in-game shops?
Amidst the woes about the Diablo Immortal monetization model — which effectively allows players to buy their way to more character power — some players have grown concerned that a similar path could be laid out for the upcoming Diablo 4.
How to play Diablo Immortal without spending a dime
If you're interested in Diablo Immortal but don't like the microtransactions and the in-game store that keeps pushing purchases on you, that's okay, because you can play the game without spending a cent.
Blizzard facing lawsuit over Hearthstone card packs
As first reported by Polygon, Blizzard is facing a new lawsuit over card pack purchasing mechanics in their popular Hearthstone game.
Is Hearthstone Mercenaries going to be too expensive? Are players right to complain about its seemingly high cost?
Even though I'm a huge Hearthstone enthusiast, and looking forward to play its upcoming new game mode, Mercenaries, I feel like there are legitimate (and dire) concerns about one key aspect of that game mode: the monetization.
