microtransactions
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Forza 5 Economy Adjusting After Angry Fan Feedback
62While the reaction to the improved graphics and control in the Xbox One’s next-gen racing simulator has been enthusiastic, players have been grousing almost universally about one thing: pervasive microtransactions. Dev studio Turn 10 has heard the feedback and has just announced a new round of changes to Forza Motorsport 5‘s in-game economy.
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There Are Plenty Of Ways To Pay In The Free-To-Play Real Racing 3
Firemonkeys’ eagerly anticipated Real Racing 3 is the first free-to-play entry in the popular mobile racing franchise. How far you can get without paying real money depends entirely on how much patience you possess — do you mind waiting 10 minutes for tire repair?
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Stop Using ‘Companies Exist To Make Money’ As An Argument
You’re expressing an opinion on something — maybe DLC, maybe DRM, maybe microtransactions or online passes. Something controversial where it’s clear that a company is taking advantage of customers. You have worries. You’re upset. Enter the Apologist Gamer, here to invalidate your concerns.
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New Features Aren’t All Free In NCAA 12
There may not be any optimal time to tell gamers about all the microtransactions and DLC for which they can expect to pay extra in an upcoming release. But the official reveal of a game’s main features – the stuff folks expect to come with the $US59.99 retail price – would probably be the least…