Malware Authors Adopting the Freemium Model Spells Bad News for the Rest of Us

Malware Authors Adopting the Freemium Model Spells Bad News for the Rest of Us

New phishing campaign detected spreading Viotto Keylogger

Pokemon Shuffle Hits 3.5 Million Downloads, Celebrates with Celebi Event

Pokemon Shuffle Hits 3.5 Million Downloads, Celebrates with Celebi Event

You can earn some coins by defeating the Mythical Pokemon

  • Games
  • By Radu Haulica
  • February 19th, 2015
Pokemon Shuffle Freemium Game Available Now on 3DS

Pokemon Shuffle Freemium Game Available Now on 3DS

The Pokemon spin-off is a match-three puzzle game

  • iWorld
  • By Filip Truta
  • February 13th, 2015
The Most Honest App Store Section Ever

The Most Honest App Store Section Ever

“Pay Once & Play” includes only games where you pay up front and enjoy, no in-app purchases, zero freemium titles

  • Games
  • By Radu Haulica
  • July 2nd, 2014
EA's Peter Moore Thinks Core Gamers Fear Change, Is Optimistic Nonetheless

EA's Peter Moore Thinks Core Gamers Fear Change, Is Optimistic Nonetheless

He argues that new models such as freemium and free to play make core gamers uncomfortable

  • Apple
  • By Filip Truta
  • May 21st, 2014
Apple Has 20 Days to Prove It Is Not Extorting Customers with Freemium Apps

Apple Has 20 Days to Prove It Is Not Extorting Customers with Freemium Apps

In the same boat are Google, Amazon, and French game developer Gameloft

Apple Could Be Slapped on the Wrist Over Freemium Apps Yet Again [WSJ]

Apple Could Be Slapped on the Wrist Over Freemium Apps Yet Again [WSJ]

Regulators are investigating Apple’s practices regarding in-app purchases

  • Apple
  • By Filip Truta
  • February 28th, 2014
Free Apps Should Really Be “Free,” EU Tells Apple and Google

Free Apps Should Really Be “Free,” EU Tells Apple and Google

“Games advertised as ‘free’ should not mislead consumers about the true costs involved”

Spotify Goes Freemium on Android and iOS Tablets

Spotify Goes Freemium on Android and iOS Tablets

For the first time since launch, Spotify offers free access to its catalog on tablets

Spotify Expands to 20 More Countries, Introduces Free Tool

Spotify Expands to 20 More Countries, Introduces Free Tool

The company confirms something that's been rumored to happen for a while

Gamers Are Happy with Freemium Games, Says Electronic Arts Executive

Gamers Are Happy with Freemium Games, Says Electronic Arts Executive

A minority is unwilling to pay in order to get a complete experience

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • July 31st, 2012
Electronic Arts Bets on Freemium on Home Consoles

Electronic Arts Bets on Freemium on Home Consoles

Players will be interested to get access to free experiences

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • June 28th, 2012
Epic Games Leader Believes Freemium Is Gaming’s Future

Epic Games Leader Believes Freemium Is Gaming’s Future

Asia will be one of the markets to shape the next few years

Gameloft Launches “Real Football 2012” for Android, Wicked “Stamina” Feature Included

Gameloft Launches “Real Football 2012” for Android, Wicked “Stamina” Feature Included

The game is available for download via Android Market

Apple Kickstarted the Freemium Revolution, says ABI Research

Apple Kickstarted the Freemium Revolution, says ABI Research

The phenomenon will continue through 2012, and Google is lagging behind

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • May 12th, 2011
Chris Taylor Says Freemium Is the Future

Chris Taylor Says Freemium Is the Future