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Reader Discussion: What Microtransactions Are You Willing To Buy?
Like it or not, microtransactions are here to stay, but they’re not all created equal. Skins, items, consumable experience- and cash-earn boosts, and random packs of goodies make it hard to paint the practice with a single brush.
We want to know where you put your hard-earned cash. Do you only invest in microtransactions in free-to-play titles? Will you buy consumables that give you a leg up on earning experience and in-game credits? Will you buy currency, or do you stick to earning it yourself?

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