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Prices and more information has been revealed about Grand Theft Auto V’s multiplayer microtransactions. Eurogamer reports that Rockstar will be offering four GTA Online currency cards that will give users varying amounts of in-game wonga to splash on cars and properties. The existence of these cash cards was first rumoured …
Read More »Grand Theft Auto Online could feature microtransactions
Leaked files suggest players could use real money to purchase in-game currency
Read More »Grand Theft Auto Online offers microtransactions – rumour
Rockstar may offer gamers the chance to buy in-game currency using real cash in the upcoming Grand Theft Auto Online, it is being suggested. Kotaku carries word from tipsters on Reddit who claim to have found reference to the functionality in files on Rockstar’s servers that are accessible when attempting …
Read More »Elder Scrolls Online to use microtransactions
Subscribers to get access to extra items and services through in-game store
Read More »Ryse: Son of Rome will include multiplayer microstransactions
Players will be able to buy booster packs for the multiplayer mode in Microsoft’s Roman-themed Xbox One launch game. The Crytek-developed Ryse: Son of Rome will allow players to buy better armour or items that will help them customise their characters, according to VideoGamer. The system is said to be …
Read More »Setting up in-app purchases for maximum flexibility
SOOMLA's Yaniv Nizan looks at how to streamline the implementation of microtransactions
Read More »Blizzard mulling World of Warcraft microtransctions
Premium in-game items are being considered for World of Warcraft, according to a Blizzard rep. Community representative Jonathan Brown wrote on the possibility via Battle.net forums – specifically noting that only certain regions are being considered for the additions at this time. We are currently exploring the possibility of adding …
Read More »Blizzard mulls World of Warcraft microtransactions
Developer looking at adding in-game purchases in certain regions
Read More »NPD: Digital spending up in Q1 2013, made up for retail decline
The NPD Group claims the total amount spent among US game consumers during the first three months of 2013 is on par with the same period in 2012 – and it’s all thanks to the digital market. Game Informer passes on word that the NPD found a total spend of …
Read More »Activision employee mentions ‘monetization modeling’ for Bungie’s Destiny
Activision and Bungie might be looking into a microtransactions model for their FPS, Destiny. Superannuation sniffs out a LinkedIn profile for an Activision staff member working on the game. In the online listing, the employee mentions ‘monetization modeling’ in regards to Destiny. Nothing specific about the potential inclusion of the …
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