The First Descendant Enjoys Big Player Numbers on Steam Despite ‘Microtransaction Hell’
Nexon’s free-to-download looter shooter The First Descendant enjoyed a huge launch on Steam, but players have hit out at the ultra aggressive microtransactions.
Capcom Addresses Dragon’s Dogma 2 PC Performance And Microtransaction Backlash
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is one of the year’s most anticipated games, and by most accounts, the experience lives up to the hype. The game has earned rave reviews from most…
EA Says AI Will Drive Microtransaction Sales, Help Games Get Made Faster; No Comment On Human Impact
Electronic Arts is a big believer in AI. CEO Andrew Wilsons said during a Morgan Stanley speaking event this week that AI could help lead to a number of efficiencies…
Diablo 4’s Latest Microtransaction Backlash Is Over Portal Reskins That Cost the Same as Palword
Diablo 4’s troubled history with microtransactions has grown more grim after Blizzard began selling class-locked portal reskins.
Take-Two Calls Virtual Currency ‘Fictions Created by Game Publishers’ Amid NBA 2K Microtransaction Lawsuit
Rockstar and 2K owner Take-Two has called virtual currency "fictions" as part of its bid to get a lawsuit dismissed.
Halo Infinite Players Criticize Newest Microtransaction Bundle For High Prices
Halo Infinite Season 5 launched on October 17. While the update seems to have been well-received, players are once again voicing complaints and frustrations about the game's microtransactions, especially one…
Dying Light 2 Microtransaction Outrage Sparks Response from Techland
The latest Dying Light 2 update not only added a Payday crossover, but introduced DL Points, the game’s new currency meant to replace the more traditional model of purchasing premium…
Dying Light 2 Update Adds Payday Crossover, New Microtransaction Currency
Techland is still trucking along with Dying Light 2‘s Summer of Horrors. The latest update for the zombie-focused game welcomes in the next chapter of this ongoing season, which includes…
Diablo 4’s Ridiculous Skin Prices Are Just A Reminder We Live In Microtransaction Hell
Microtransactions have been a significant and accepted part of gaming for well over a decade, but every now and then players will encounter something that makes their hair stand on…
Halo Infinite Season 3 Microtransaction Changes And New Battle Pass Detailed
Ahead of Season 3: Echoes Within launching for Halo Infinite, 343 Industries has detailed the new battle pass as well as some free cosmetics and shop changes. In addition to…