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gaming29 days ago•5 min saved

Fortnite V-Bucks price hike takes effect amid rising operating costs

Epic Games is raising Fortnite’s V-Bucks prices starting March 19, 2026 due to higher operating costs. Pack prices drop to 800/2,400/4,500/12,500 (from 1,000/2,800/5,000/13,500); Fortnite Crew membership will now grant 800 V-Bucks (down from 1,000); main battle pass loses bonus currency and its price falls from 1,000 to 800 V-Bucks. The OG, Lego, and Music passes also decrease by 200, with an optional season pass available. The move follows Epic’s Google app store dispute resolution.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#epic-games #fortnite #gaming

technology1 month ago•10 min saved

PEGI Overhauls Ratings to Target Loot Boxes and Daily Rewards

PEGI unveiled a sweeping update to its age-rating rules aimed at curbing loot boxes, microtransactions, NFTs, and play-by-appointment mechanics like daily rewards. Under the changes, NFTs or blockchain features trigger PEGI 18; paid time-limited offers can push to 12 (and paid random items often to 16); play-by-appointment mechanics may be rated 7 unless non-return penalties push it to 12; completely unrestricted online communication could be rated 18. The rules take effect June 2026, likely lifting games such as EA Sports FC titles to PEGI 16 or higher in Europe.

via Nintendo Life|

#daily-login-rewards #loot-boxes #microtransactions

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Bungie pledges patch for Marathon and boosts Lux value after microtransaction feedback

Bungie says Marathon will receive its first patch next week, and it will raise the Lux you get from the $10 bundle from 1100 to 1120 while crediting 20 Lux to players who bought the bundle before the change. The studio is also reviewing feedback to improve value, previews QoL fixes (including more nav points and ammo spawns) and will make Deluxe Edition items available to all. Server Slam rewards have been resent and Twitch Drops continue as Bungie investigates ongoing issues like Weasel error codes.

via Eurogamer.net|

#bungie #lux #marathon

gaming1 month ago•9 min saved

Marathon commits to permanent passes and cosmetics-only monetization

Marathon reveals a consumer-friendly monetization plan: permanent, non-expiring premium passes with rewards that are cosmetic-only; real-money microtransactions power cosmetics only, Silk is earned in-game and cannot be bought, and a separate Lux currency buys cosmetics. This approach avoids FOMO and keeps passes in the game indefinitely.

via Eurogamer.net|

#bungie #cosmetics #gaming

news1 month ago•13 min saved

Crimson Desert Promises No Day-One Microtransactions, Emphasizes Premium One-Time Purchase

Pearl Abyss confirms Crimson Desert will launch as a $70 premium, one-time-purchase open-world RPG with no cosmetic microtransactions at launch, though pre-order bonuses exist and future non-cosmetic DLC is not ruled out.

via Kotaku|

#crimson-desert #deluxe-edition #microtransactions

gaming1 month ago•30 min saved

Crimson Desert Emphasizes Premium Pricing, No Microtransactions

Pearl Abyss says Crimson Desert will launch March 19, 2026 as a premium, microtransaction-free experience, with no cosmetic shop, emphasizing a single full-price purchase (the game has already gone gold).

via Insider Gaming|

#crimson-desert #gaming #microtransactions

gaming2 months ago•13 min saved

Arknights Endfield Launch Marred by PayPal Glitch Causing Massive Unauthorized Charges

Arknights: Endfield launched today but PayPal payments were disabled after a glitch caused random charges across currencies, including some users’ purchases totaling up to $3,300; Hypergryph paused PayPal and urged players to use alternative payment methods while it processes erroneous transactions and considers compensation.

via Kotaku|

#arknights #endfield #gaming

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Controversy Mounts Over World of Warcraft's New Virtual Currency

Blizzard introduces a new premium currency called Hearthsteel for housing in World of Warcraft, allowing players to buy items and furniture, but the move has sparked significant backlash due to concerns over microtransactions and monetization strategies, raising questions about Blizzard's and Microsoft's profit motives.

via Eurogamer|

#blizzard #gaming-controversy #hearthsteel

gaming5 months ago•3 min saved

Fortnite Introduces Customizable and Purchaseable Sidekick Pets

Fortnite introduces Sidekicks, customizable pets that can be personalized once permanently, with options to change accessories but not appearance, at a high cost, sparking criticism over microtransaction practices.

via IGN|

#customization #epic-games #fortnite

entertainment6 months ago•2 min saved

Fortnitemares 2025: Horror Icons and New Skins Arrive in Fortnite

Doja Cat distanced herself from a controversial Fortnite Halloween event post that appeared to allude to sex toys, which she claimed was not her doing. The incident sparked debate over whether it was a genuine mistake or a deliberate marketing stunt, highlighting the cynical nature of modern media and gaming culture's tendency to generate controversy for sales.

via Kotaku|

#doja-cat #entertainment #fortnite

gaming6 months ago•3 min saved

Dead Space Returns with Controversial $35 Isaac Clarke Costume in EA's Skate

Fans of Dead Space have criticized EA's new $35 crossover bundle in Skate, which features a cardboard Isaac Clarke costume and other items, for its high price and microtransaction practices, sparking disappointment despite some positive community feedback on the game's overall direction.

via GameSpot|

#costume #dead-space #ea

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

Most US Gamers Purchase Two or Fewer New Games Annually

Most gamers buy fewer than two new games per year, with a small, affluent segment driving industry revenue through high spending and microtransactions, while the majority prefer free-to-play or less frequent purchases.

via Push Square|

#game-purchases #industry-trends #microtransactions

gaming6 months ago•3 min saved

2XKO Launches with $100 Arcane Bundle and Early Access Gameplay

2XKO, a new free-to-play fighting game, has launched with a $100 Arcane-themed Ultra Starter Edition bundle that includes exclusive skins and in-game currency, sparking controversy over its high price and value, especially among dedicated players and fans of microtransactions in gaming.

via Eurogamer|

#2xko #arcane-bundle #fighting-games

gaming6 months ago•1 min saved

Dead Space's Isaac Clarke Makes Surprising Skate Cameo with Cardboard Armor

Isaac Clarke from Dead Space has been added as a skin in EA's free-to-play Skate reboot, costing around $30 in in-game currency, which is more expensive than the physical remake of Dead Space itself, raising questions about the value of digital cosmetics.

via Push Square|

#cosmetics #dead-space #gaming

business6 months ago•7 min saved

Saudi Arabia's $55B EA Acquisition Sparks Global Gaming Shakeup

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and partners have bought Electronic Arts for $55 billion in a leveraged buyout, likely leading to increased profit-driven focus, budget cuts, and exploitation of gamers, with potential negative impacts on game quality and innovation.

via Defector|

#acquisition #business #ea