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How Blockchain Technology Is Transforming Microtransactions and Revitalizing the Gaming Industry

Microtransactions are a staple of many modern games, to the point many have just accepted them. However, new models are emerging, thanks to blockchain technology, that stand to disrupt the norm. Play-to-earn games are growing in popularity, and new services are lowering the cost of entry. These innovations are set

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The Biggest Issues for Marvel’s Avengers Won’t Be Microtransactions

The Avengers release date is imminent, and the content poses some cause for concern. Microtransactions, however, are not something to worry about. If anything, Avengers has one of the fairest microtransaction policies we’ve seen. Crystal Dynamics’ Marvel’s Avengers title releases later this week – or tonight for those who’ve pre-ordered the deluxe edition

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This PlayStation Microtransactions Patent Sees Sony Going Full Evil

Sony filed a patent for an “in-game resource surfacing platform.” The system will offer player-specific in-game solutions ranging from tips and strategies to microtransactions. If a practical application of the patent sees the light of day, microtransactions could become an even more prevalent part of the gaming experience. Sony has filed a patent

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Good Guy Nintendo Goes Full Monster after Embracing Microtransactions

VGC has discovered that Animal Crossing: New Horizons will contain in-game purchases. The discovery was made thanks to the ESRB rating on the game’s store page. Clearly, Nintendo has just given up on acting like they’re actually a good company. It’s official. Nintendo has abandoned the pretense of being a family-friendly gaming company.

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