Business ❯ Gaming Industry

Monetization Strategies

Microtransactions In-Game Purchases Free-to-Play Models Cosmetic Sales Game Pricing Virtual Currency Free-to-Play Event Tickets Live Service Games Pay-to-Win Models

Blizzard Sells $40 WoW Housing Exteriors as $75 Bundle Draws Backlash

Players say the steep prices contradict earlier assurances about housing monetization.

Take-Two CEO Hints at GTA 6 Pricing, Says Intrusive Ads Don’t Belong in Paid Games

Skate Season 3 Launches March 10 With Expanded Isle of Grom and ’70s Overhaul

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

Genshin Impact Sets October 22 Launch for Luna II, Bringing Miliastra Wonderland UGC Platform

Parents Not Always Liable for Kids’ In‑App Game Charges, German Guidance Says

Marvel Rivals Developers Reject EOMM Claims and Promise Matchmaking Deep Dive

Capcom Faces Backlash Over Paid Character Edits in Monster Hunter Wilds

Marvel Rivals Update Ends PC Modding Support

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Introduces Optional $20 Personalized Audio Feature

Fortnite Alters Battle Pass Policy to Reduce Exclusivity

Stardew Valley Creator Pledges Lifetime Commitment to Free DLC and Updates

EA Considers Integrating Ads into AAA Games

TopSpin 2K25 Marks Triumphant Return with Enhanced Gameplay and Rich Features

Overwatch 2 Season 10 Launches with New Hero and Mythic Skins System

Pokemon GO's Verdant Wonders Event Sparks Outrage with Zarude Paywall