Video Games ❯ Game Development

Monetization

Microtransactions In-Game Purchases Free-to-Play Loot Boxes Battle Pass Systems Battle Pass Pricing Strategies In-App Purchases Free-to-Play Models Player Reactions

2K Rolls Out WWE 2K26 Patch 1.04 to Rebalance Ringside Pass and Halt Fast-Farm Tactic

The update increases RXP payouts to curb a sub-minute submission exploit.

Bungie Sets First Marathon Patch for This Week, Raises $10 LUX Bundle After Launch Complaints

Arknights: Endfield Disables PayPal After Unauthorized Charges, Begins Refunds

Rockstar Opens Cfx Marketplace for Official FiveM and RedM Mods

Xbox Recalibrates Game Pricing Focus After $80 Rollback, Citing Player Value

Embark Says Premium Pivot Made Arc Raiders Easier to Design, Cutting Time-Gating

RuneScape Will Scrap Treasure Hunter on Jan. 19, 2026 After Player Vote

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

Dean Hall Condemns Valve’s Gambling-Like Monetization After CS2 Update Triggers Multi-Billion Market Crash

Epic Formalizes Fortnite Creator Marketplace With In‑Game Sales, Paid Discoverability, New Payouts

Datamine Hints at 'Mysteries' Loot-Box Logic in Marvel Rivals Season 4

Bungie Launches 30-Day Paid Marathon Playtest With $500 Payout

Battlefield 6 Faces Fan Backlash Over Removal of Weapon-Class Locks

EA’s Skate Reboot Introduces Microtransactions During Closed Alpha

Valve Bans Games With Forced In-Game Ads on Steam

World of Warcraft Introduces Accessible Player Housing in Upcoming Expansion

Helldivers 2 Faces Backlash Over Expensive Killzone Crossover Content

Marvel Rivals Set to Launch With Unique Battle Pass and Crossplay Features

Roblox Offers Up to 25% More Robux for Direct Purchases Outside App Stores

Diablo 4 Surpasses $1 Billion in Revenue, Driven by Microtransactions