microtransactions
Weekly Podcast Episode 17 – Star Wars Battlefront 2
Star Wars Battlefield 2 is now out, but is it a great game, or a game that is covered with so much controversy that it sours the gaming experience. Take a listen to Michael and Camille as they dig further into this heated topic.
Weekly Podcast Episode 15 – Are Microtransactions and the new “Pay to Win” Model hurting the gaming industry?
In episode 15 of our weekly podcast, we are going to talk about Micro Transactions and the new “Pay to Win” Model happening in the gaming industry. Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and hear about our latest reviews and thoughts on games for your digital library.
Micro Transactions, Know what is going on before it breaks your wallet.
Micro transactions have been around since the mid-1990s; back then they were called shareware. From there, they took a backseat to DLC (downloadable content) for gaming, but in the last 7 years micro transactions have re-arisen in the game and app industry. People have said in the past that in-game/app purchases will ruin the industry, but it’s a matter of perspective. From the standpoint of a p...[Read More]
Micro transaction – In game purchases of freemium games
In our latest podcast, Camille and Michael will talk about how Micro transactions play a role in free games and apps. The podcast will dive into how you as a gamer and a parent of a gamer can be more responsible within the game as well protect yourself financially from the over abuse that would come with unrestricted in game/app purchases. Also from our blog, Michael and Camille will also addres...[Read More]