Blizzard Embraces Ideas From Diablo Immortal; Hearthstone Gets Premium Currency
Blizzard has done it again. After announcing monetization in Diablo IV and Diablo Immortal, the gaming giant plans to make Hearthstone a pay-to-win game.
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Jakub Tarchala
August 24, 2022
Diablo 4 as Live-service Game; Seasons and Microtransactions in Detail
Blizzard has released new information on Diablo 4, outright calling it a live-service game. They info concerns microtransactions and seasons, within which players will be able to earn rewards.
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Hubert Sledziewski
August 19, 2022
Blizzard is Already Thinking About Monetizing Diablo 4
Did you think that Blizzard, after introducing the ability to pay for practically everything in Diablo Immortal, would get a grip and not do the same in Diablo IV? Surveys sent out by the company may indicate the opposite...
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Zuzanna Domeradzka
August 16, 2022
Belgium's New Regulations Failed to Get Rid of Lootboxes
2018 was supposed to be the end of lootboxes in Belgium. However, apparently banning this type of „gambling” proved too difficult in practice.
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Jacob Blazewicz
August 9, 2022
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Diablo Immortal Player Spent $100 Thousand on a Character and Has no One to Play With; Wants a Refund [UPDATED]
Youtuber jtisallbusiness has spent so much money on micropayments in Diablo Immortal that it is preventing him from playing PvP. Now he is considering whether to demand a refund.
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Przemyslaw Dygas
August 4, 2022
Up to $45 for Overwatch 2 Skin
Blizzard has started sending out surveys about microtransactions in the upcoming Overwatch 2. According to them, a single skin can cost as much as $45.
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Zuzanna Domeradzka
August 1, 2022
Torchlight: Infinite Devs Take a Jab at Diablo Immortal
Torchlight: Infinite will not repeat the mistakes of Diablo Immortal. At least that's what producer Liu Heng assures, who mentioned, among other things, microtransactions and a „presentation.”.
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Jacob Blazewicz
July 29, 2022
Diablo Immortal's Earnings Pick Up Steam Thanks to China
Diablo Immortal presses on, despite criticism. The game, hated by many for its ubiquitous microtransactions, has become a real money-making machine. After its release in China, Blizzard's game broke the magic barrier of $100 million in revenue.
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Kamil Kleszyk
July 28, 2022
Completed 1,000 Rifts in Diablo Immortal Without Paying and Here's What He Got
A gamer decided to test the effects of completing 1,000 rifts in Diablo Immortal without spending money on microtransactions. Was it even worth his time investment?
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destroytheardor
July 19, 2022
Not Everybody Thinks Lootboxes Are a National Problem
The UK government has conducted an investigation into lootboxes in video games. The conclusions are that the problem exists and needs to be addressed, but it is best if it solves itself.
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destroytheardor
July 18, 2022
Son Spent $2,000 in Diablo Immortal; No Hopes for Refund
A desperate parent is seeking counseling after his son spent about $2,000 in Diablo Immortal.
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Adam Adamczyk
July 15, 2022
Diablo Immortal Defended by Blizzard's Boss
Blizzard Entertainment CEO Mike Ybarra defends the controversial microtransactions in Diablo Immortal, claiming that it is possible to complete the game in 99.5% without any monetary contributions.
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Kamil Kleszyk
July 7, 2022
Netherlands and Spain Fed Up With Lootboxes; Regulations Inbound
Lootboxes are attracting the attention of politicians in more European countries. After Belgium, it is the Netherlands that is set to become the next lootbox-free country. The local MPs have already submitted a relevant bill.
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Michal Ciezadlik
July 4, 2022
Players Cry, But Pay; Diablo Immortal Earns Millions of Dollars
Diablo Immortal is drowning in a sea of criticism, but also money. After a month, the game is still making $1 million a day for Blizzard Entertainment.
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Jacob Blazewicz
July 4, 2022
New Boss in Diablo Immortal Pushes the Envelope of Grind
You can already face a new boss in Diablo Immortal, but the required level of a character's combat rating may be beyond the capabilities of even players who have no qualms with spending money on microtransactions.
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destroytheardor
July 4, 2022
Diablo Immortal Too Predatory; Experts Withdraw Their Support
A website creating guides for Diablo Immortal stopped supporting the game. It happened because of the nature of the gameplay, which is focused on payments.
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Miriam Moszczynska
June 30, 2022
Maxing Out Diablo Immortal Characters Can Cost Over $500 Thousand
Diablo Immortal may require spending up to $540k to max out a single character. Players have discovered a gem upgrade „mechanic” due to which the approximate cost of maxing out a character is higher than previously speculated.
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Zuzanna Domeradzka
June 28, 2022
Diablo Immortal Earned Millions of Dollars; Biggest Revenue Comes From U.S
Despite the rather cold reception of Diablo Immortal by players, the free-to-play hack'n'slash provided Blizzard Entertainment and NetEase with abundant revenue within two weeks of its release.
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Kamil Kleszyk
June 17, 2022
Overwatch 2 Without Lootboxes But With In-app Store
Blizzard has shared information about microtransactions in Overwatch 2. There will be no lootboxes in the game, but we'll still have plenty of opportunities to reach for our wallet.
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Przemyslaw Dygas
June 17, 2022
You Won't Get Far in Diablo Immortal Without Money
One Diablo Immortal player discovered many limitations hidden in the game. Without spending money, even grind will not be enough.
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Przemyslaw Dygas
June 15, 2022