Microtransactions

Cyberpunk 2077: CD Projekt Red CFO Takes a Stand Against Microtransactions and Shares Plans for Multiplayer Future!

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Night City, California – Players and game publishers often clash over the inclusion of microtransactions in full-priced single-player games. This issue has sparked debates, with some titles like Dragon’s Dogma 2 and various Ubisoft games facing criticism for incorporating microtransactions, while games like Elden Ring, Baldur’s Gate, and Spider-Man receive praise for avoiding them. CD Projekt Red (CDPR), the developer behind acclaimed titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3, has taken a firm stance …

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Dragon’s Dogma 2 Microtransactions Spark Steam Fury: Players Furious Over Unexpected DLC Prices!

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London, England – Players of the highly anticipated Dragon’s Dogma 2 are facing backlash on Steam today, as the game’s release on PC and consoles is met with mixed reviews due to the unexpected introduction of microtransactions. Despite initial critical acclaim, the game’s Steam rating has plummeted to “Mostly Negative” as over 11,000 reviews flood in, expressing frustration over the sudden appearance of in-game purchases not highlighted during the review process. Upon closer inspection of …

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Temtem Devs Announce End of New Content Updates and Removal of Microtransactions – What’s Next for the MMO?

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Madrid, Spain – Crema, the developer behind the popular game Temtem, recently announced a significant change in their content development strategy. Following an ongoing debate within the community about the game’s classification as an MMO, Crema revealed that no new islands, creatures (known as Tems), or passes will be introduced after the upcoming 1.7 update. Additionally, all microtransactions in the game will be removed. The development of Temtem began in 2018 with a successful Kickstarter …

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Helldivers 2: Creative Director Claims Games Should ‘Earn the Right to Monetize’ Amidst Microtransactions Debate

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Stockholm, Sweden – Helldivers 2 creative director and Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt shared his belief that games should “earn the right to monetize.” He emphasized that while players are welcome to support the game by purchasing microtransactions, Arrowhead does not force anyone to do so. Pilestedt made these comments in response to a player’s tweet pointing out that super credits can be earned simply by playing the game. In a Twitter thread, Pilestedt addressed concerns …

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