Dragon's Dogma 2's Big, Controversial Launch. Microtransactions and Optimization Criticized on Steam
Capcom's latest game, the action RPG Dragon's Dogma 2, has debuted on Steam and consoles. And while crowds are playing, the publisher can't be entirely satisfied with the reception of its latest production.
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Peter Doron
March 22, 2024
Monopoly Go - How to Get Free Pickaxe (Hammers), Links Explained
If you are hunting for some free pickaxes (hammers) in Monopoly GO, here you will find more information regarding it.
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Aleksander Kartasinski
March 21, 2024
EA CEO Wants Players to Spend More on Microtransactions Thanks to AI
Electronic Arts' CEO has outlined a vision for greater use of AI in the company's games. This is expected not only to speed up the development process but also to make players spend more on microtransactions.
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Adrian Werner
March 7, 2024
Tekken Dev Comments on Criticism of Microtransactions. “If We Simply Do Nothing, the Game Will Simply Stop Running in a Few Months.”
The announcement of the addition of microtransactions to Tekken 8 infuriated players, but in turn these complaints annoyed Katsuhiro Harada. The father of the series hinted at how much game production costs have risen.
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Jacob Blazewicz
February 29, 2024
CS Making a Killing for Valve Through Case Shop
Trading virtual items in Counter-Strike is a vein of gold for Valve. Players spent nearly $1 billion on this alone in 2023.
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Jacob Blazewicz
January 23, 2024
4 Million Bucks a Day. That's How Much Microtransaction-heavy Monopoly GO! Makes
Monopoly GO! was a huge success in December, earning more than the most popular mobile hits that month.
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Jacob Blazewicz
January 17, 2024
Owner of Dave the Diver and The Finals Fined $9 Million
Nexon must pay nearly $9 million for unfair changes it made to MapleStory. This is yet another fine imposed on the company by the Korean commission.
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Zuzanna Domeradzka
January 4, 2024
StarCraft 2 Earned Less Than WoW's Shiny Pony; Blizzard Thrives on Microtransactions
The developer of StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty says in the first two years after its release the game earned less for Blizzard than a certain mount for World of Warcraft. 'This is why companies rely on microtransactions,' he says.
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Hubert Sledziewski
November 13, 2023
![Buyers of Mortal Kombat 1's Paid Halloween Fatality Get Compensation [Update]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/435920215.jpg)
Buyers of Mortal Kombat 1's Paid Halloween Fatality Get Compensation [Update]
Mortal Kombat 1 has received a big patch. In addition to a slew of fixes, it improves the training mode and unlocks additional content. What's more paid fatalities are on the way.
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Adrian Werner
November 13, 2023
Warner Bros. Games Will Increase Monetization; Mortal Kombat 1 With Good Sales
Games from under the banner of the Warner Bros. corporation are to place greater emphasis on „multi-level” forms of monetization in the coming years. Among other things, such information has reached us from a meeting of representatives of the American giant with investors.
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Marcin Przała
November 9, 2023
Silent Hill: Ascension is 'Complete Garbage;' Monetization Sparks Outrage Among Gamers
The release of Silent Hill: Ascension Konami can certainly not be considered a success. The latest installment of the iconic series faces criticism from gamers, mainly due to the introduction of microtransactions.
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Kamil Kleszyk
November 2, 2023
![Dying Light 2 Taking Flak for Recent Changes: 'Techland Sold Its Soul' [Update]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/431869376.jpg)
Dying Light 2 Taking Flak for Recent Changes: 'Techland Sold Its Soul' [Update]
A huge wave of criticism from gamers came down on Techland after the latest update to Dying Light 2, which introduced an internal microtransaction system into the game.
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Marcin Przała
September 10, 2023
![AC Mirage With Microtransactions; That's One Aspect That Won't Return to the Roots (Leak) [Update]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/429141166.jpg)
AC Mirage With Microtransactions; That's One Aspect That Won't Return to the Roots (Leak) [Update]
Assassin's Creed: Mirage will not receive DLCs, but apparently that does not mean no microtransactions.
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Jacob Blazewicz
August 9, 2023
Valve Cracks Down on Custom Game Developers; Demands End of Monetization
Valve is fed up with modders making money from Custom Games in Dota 2. The studio has sent letters to them demanding an end to all monetization practices.
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Adrian Werner
August 6, 2023
![Diablo 4 Will Get Interface Changes After Players Accused Blizzard of Foul Play [Update]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/427981050.jpg)
Diablo 4 Will Get Interface Changes After Players Accused Blizzard of Foul Play [Update]
A wave of criticism has once again fallen on Blizzard over solutions used in Diablo 4. This time the menu interface, whose design is said to expose players to accidental costs, has been taking flak. The developers have announced fixes.
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Marcin Przała
July 27, 2023
Platinum From Diablo 4 Battle Pass is Not Enough to Buy Cheapest Item in the Game
Players have yet another reason to hate the first season of Diablo 4's online gameplay. Getting all tiers in the season pass doesn't provide enough premium currency to buy even the cheapest item in the in-game store.
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Zuzanna Domeradzka
July 24, 2023
UK Gaming Industry Will Restrict Access to Loot Boxes Among Children
The British Game Industry Association, in cooperation with the government, has enacted a series of targets to guide the market with regard to lootboxes. The plan is presented in the form of 11 sub-points.
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Adam Celarek
July 18, 2023
Blizzard Reverses Decision to Raise WoW Prices in Ukraine After Backlash
Blizzard will not raise prices on World of Warcraft in Ukraine - the change in decision was influenced by player criticism.
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Jakub Tarchala
June 13, 2023
Nintendo Sued for Microtransactions in Mario Kart Tour; Children Affected
An American citizen has decided to sue Nintendo after his child spent more than $170 on lootboxes in Mario Kart Tour.
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Kamil Kleszyk
May 24, 2023
![Diablo 4 Won't be Pay-to-win, Says Rod Fergusson and Announces Something Cool [UPDATE]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/421937763.jpg)
Diablo 4 Won't be Pay-to-win, Says Rod Fergusson and Announces Something Cool [UPDATE]
One of the developers of the Diablo series has shared new information related to the highly anticipated game. The developer mentions lore, the druid class and monetization.
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Adam Celarek
May 17, 2023