The massive success of free-to-play games that rely solely on microtransactions appears to have prompted more games companies to look into making their titles free – at least according to one industry analyst. Wedbush Securities’ Michael Pachter wrote about the topic for GamesIndustry, where he stated: “I think that the 18 Overwatch League owners have been assured … Read more
Red Dead Online has faced a lot of controversy since it launched last month. From its skewed economy that meant players were sinking hours into the game just to buy a tin of baked beans, to the usual issues with online gameplay, such as lag, griefers and server issues. It seems the controversy isn’t yet … Read more
Earlier this week Rockstar Games (finally) launched its much-anticipated Red Dead Online, the online multiplayer version of one of the best games of 2018. From the gaming pros behind the likes of Grand Theft Auto Online, and using one of the year’s most beloved games, it’s not really any surprise that Red Dead Online is … Read more
Call Of Duty Black Ops 4 received pretty good reviews when it launched earlier this year, but the game is back in the headlines again right now – for all the wrong reasons. It seems like Activision has decided to introduce one of the most-hated things in the world of gaming – microtransactions – and … Read more
Ubisoft is looking to right the wrongs it has done to For Honor’s fanbase, but will these major changes be enough to keep players from boycotting the game completely? A large group of For Honor fans took it into their own hands to get the game they love fixed. They felt the currency system in … Read more
Microtransactions are a hot topic among gamers. Some hate them while most don’t complain. It’s only when the microtransactions provide a competitive advantage does it rile everyone up, and it has been a rising trend in mobile gaming and free to play games. Many companies have adopted this strategy, and without a doubt, it’s a … Read more