Given the bad press the industry has received on microtransactions, a game that teaches kids to better understand money should be welcomed...
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"We are delighted to see that parental involvement in children’s in-game spending is increasing"
Read More »PUBG tweaks crate system as it looks to ‘steer clear of revenue models that fail to satisfy fans’
"We will continue to tweak our business model where possible to offer more compelling value for the money you choose to spend with us"
Read More »China implements law to control microtransaction spend and bans young people from playing games after 10pm
Young people under 18 will be limited to just 90 minutes of gameplay Monday-Friday
Read More »Respawn CEO says devs ‘need to lead by example’ following angry clash between Apex Legends devs and players
"Some of our folks crossed the line with their comments"
Read More »Apex Legends developers and players clash in row about Iron Crown microtransactions
Respawn devs called posters "asshats," "freeloaders," and "dicks"
Read More »EA CEO reflects on Anthem’s launch, microtransactions, and loot boxes
"It may not have had the start that many of us wanted."
Read More »U.S. Senator wants devs that ‘knowingly exploit’ children with loot boxes to ‘face legal consequences’
"Game developers shouldn't be allowed to monetise addiction"
Read More »Xsolla: Self-publishing doesn’t mean doing it all yourself
Self-publishing has revolutionised the industry but to make the most of it you need a range of tools and services to support you. MCV talks to chief marketing officer Nathalie Lubensky about Xsolla’s efforts to become a one stop shop for studios
Read More »Parents slam subscription messages in Kids Mode of Just Dance 2019
"We never intended to create an uncomfortable situation for parents," said Ubisoft
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