Subscription Is Better than Microtransaction for MMOs, Says Pathfinder Online Developer

Subscription Is Better than Microtransaction for MMOs, Says Pathfinder Online Developer

The games still need to create a solid player base to bring in revenue

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • December 13th, 2013
Forza Motorsport 5’s Microtransactions Were Not Microsoft’s Idea, Says Developer

Forza Motorsport 5’s Microtransactions Were Not Microsoft’s Idea, Says Developer

Turn 10 says that it was experimenting with them for a while

  • Games
  • By Radu Haulica
  • December 11th, 2013
World of Warcraft In-Game Shop Is Open for Business

World of Warcraft In-Game Shop Is Open for Business

Players are now able to buy and gift mounts and pets directly from the game client

Shuhei Yoshida: Gran Turismo 6 Microtransactions Are Not a Bad Thing

Shuhei Yoshida: Gran Turismo 6 Microtransactions Are Not a Bad Thing

Gamers can use them when they lack the time to race

Gran Turismo 6 Microtransactions Are Completely Optional, Sony Emphasizes

Gran Turismo 6 Microtransactions Are Completely Optional, Sony Emphasizes

The PS3 racing game won't constantly harass players to spend money

Gran Turismo 6 Microtransaction Prices Revealed, Jaguar XJ13 Costs 150 Dollars or Euro

Gran Turismo 6 Microtransaction Prices Revealed, Jaguar XJ13 Costs 150 Dollars or Euro

Gamers can also get all content by simply playing the game

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • November 26th, 2013
Subscriptions and Microtransactions Will Drive Xbox One and PS4 Gaming, Says Avalanche Developer

Subscriptions and Microtransactions Will Drive Xbox One and PS4 Gaming, Says Avalanche Developer

Companies will have to upgrade the quality of free-to-play titles

Gran Turismo 6 Will Allow Gamers to Use Real World Money to Expand Car Collection

Gran Turismo 6 Will Allow Gamers to Use Real World Money to Expand Car Collection

All the content in the game can also be accessed via regular gameplay

Xbox One Will Get Free-to-Play Title Based on Big Microsoft Franchise

Xbox One Will Get Free-to-Play Title Based on Big Microsoft Franchise

The company might make an official announcement when the console launches

Pokemon Would Be Ruined by Paid Creature DLC, Says Developer

Pokemon Would Be Ruined by Paid Creature DLC, Says Developer

The team wants to deliver quality content for a small price

Blizzard Doesn't Want Paywalls for Hearthstone, Allows for Different Strategies

Blizzard Doesn't Want Paywalls for Hearthstone, Allows for Different Strategies

The free-to-play game can be experienced without paying a single cent

Analyst: GTA Online Will Generate $437 Million (€310 Million) via DLC and Transactions

Analyst: GTA Online Will Generate $437 Million (€310 Million) via DLC and Transactions

The team has not yet announced any plans for expansions

Superdata: World of Warcraft Will Benefit from Microtransactions

Superdata: World of Warcraft Will Benefit from Microtransactions

The game has seen a decline in players over the last few years

Ryse: Son of Rome Will Not Be Pay to Win, Says Crytek

Ryse: Son of Rome Will Not Be Pay to Win, Says Crytek

The team wants players to save some time if they are willing to use real world money

Respawn: Titanfall Will Not Feature Microtransactions

Respawn: Titanfall Will Not Feature Microtransactions

The team will deliver new content using other business models

FIFA 14 Ultimate Team Legends Is Exclusive to Xbox One and 360

FIFA 14 Ultimate Team Legends Is Exclusive to Xbox One and 360

Former great players can now be added to all the teams

World of Warcraft Could Get Microtransactions, Blizzard Admits

World of Warcraft Could Get Microtransactions, Blizzard Admits

The studio is exploring the possibility of adding a payment system

 
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