Video Games ❯ Game Development

Monetization Strategies

Microtransactions Loot Boxes In-Game Purchases Premium Passes Buy-to-Play Model Product Placement In-Game Currency Direct-to-Consumer Sales Paid Content Subscription Services In-game Purchases Player Engagement Battle Pass Alternatives Battle Pass Systems Battle Pass Pricing Battle Pass System Battle Pass Premium Games Subscription Models

Mark Darrah Proposes Product Placement as Alternative to Live-Service Games

He argues brand deals could fund big-budget titles to curb monetisation that prioritizes repeat spending over player experience.

RuneScape Vote to Remove Treasure Hunter Nears 100,000-Yes Threshold

Ubisoft Says Optional Microtransactions Enhance Premium Single-Player Games

Bungie Faces Allegations of Toxic Culture and Monetization Missteps