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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Doesn't Sell XP Boosts [Update: Now It Does]

… open-world game has a store where you can exchange real money for cosmetic items and maps. At launch, it didn't offer …

by Joe Juba on Nov 10, 2020 at 8:15 AM

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Crash Team Racing Adds Real Money Microtransactions With Next Update

… can still be earned in-game. … Crash Team Racing Adds Real Money Microtransactions With Next Update …

by Imran Khan on Jul 30, 2019 at 8:25 PM

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Update: What Does Mortal Kombat 11's Monetization Look Like?

… Here's what you can buy with real money – now including Time Krystals – in Mortal Kombat 11. … …

by Suriel Vazquez on Apr 23, 2019 at 8:59 AM

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Mortal Kombat 11 Has A Way To Buy Cosmetic Items With Real Money

… … Mortal Kombat 11 Has A Way To Buy Cosmetic Items With Real Money …

by Suriel Vazquez on Apr 12, 2019 at 5:05 PM

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Fallout 76's Repair Kits Are The Game's First Non-Cosmetic Microtransactions

… The repair kits have actual gameplay effects and cost real money. … Fallout 76's Repair Kits Are The Game's First …

by Imran Khan on Apr 08, 2019 at 4:50 PM

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EA To Stop Selling FIFA Ultimate Team Points In Belgium

… The in-game currency was purchased with real money for random FUT packs. … EA To Stop Selling FIFA …

by Matthew Kato on Jan 29, 2019 at 10:02 AM

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You Can Now Buy Gold Bars With Real Money In Red Dead Online

… Gold bar gifts are coming to players and you can now spend real money on in-game currency. … You Can Now Buy Gold Bars With Real Money In Red Dead Online …

by Kyle Hilliard on Dec 14, 2018 at 10:28 AM

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Devil May Cry 5 Has Microtransactions For Character Upgrades

… You can spend real money to make Dante, Nero, and V even cooler. … Devil May Cry …

by Suriel Vazquez on Sep 22, 2018 at 2:31 PM

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Halo Infinite Developer Shoots Down Real-Money Lootbox Speculation

… biggest concerns. … Halo Infinite Developer Shoots Down Real-Money Lootbox Speculation …

by JP Gemborys on Sep 20, 2018 at 3:14 PM

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Anthem's Microtransactions Are Cosmetic-Only

… Though you can buy in-game stuff with real money, Anthem has no loot boxes or pay-to-win elements. … …

by Joe Juba on Jun 09, 2018 at 2:10 PM

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State Of Decay 2 Will Not Have Microtransactions

… zombies won't stop themselves mid-bite to sell you hock real-money healing items. … State Of Decay 2 Will Not Have …

by Suriel Vazquez on Mar 10, 2018 at 1:13 PM

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EA Temporarily Backs Away From Virtual Currency In Star Wars: Battlefront II

… of the game, crystals, are no longer purchasable with real money, changing the way rewards can be earned. … EA …

by Imran Khan on Nov 16, 2017 at 7:30 PM

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Why Assassin's Creed Origins' Microtransactions Are Annoying But Unnecessary

… But Unnecessary … In this short video we look at every real-money item in the game, and discuss their impact on the …

by Leo Vader on Oct 26, 2017 at 6:40 PM

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All Uncharted 4 Multiplayer DLC Will Be Unlockable By Playing

… by playing, but you can also speed up acquisition with real money. … All Uncharted 4 Multiplayer DLC Will Be Unlockable …

by Mike Futter on May 02, 2016 at 4:29 AM

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Real Money Transactions Are Threatening My Love Of Destiny

… Real Money Transactions Are Threatening My Love Of Destiny … … has the power to alienate its staunchest defenders. … Real Money Transactions Are Threatening My Love Of Destiny …

by Matt Miller on Apr 14, 2016 at 12:51 PM

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Fable Legends Will End In April, Players To Receive Refunds

… Receive Refunds … Microsoft will refund players that spent real money. … Fable Legends Will End In April, Players To Receive …

by Mike Futter on Mar 08, 2016 at 1:53 AM

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No, Bungie And Activision Aren’t Going To Charge Real Money For Destiny Ammo

… No, Bungie And Activision Aren’t Going To Charge Real Money For Destiny Ammo … Activision has firmly shut down the … rumor. … No, Bungie And Activision Aren’t Going To Charge Real Money For Destiny Ammo …

by Mike Futter on Jan 25, 2016 at 2:43 AM

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Bungie’s Luke Smith Denies Some Datamined Destiny Microtransaction Discoveries

… raid drops, but you won't be able to buy boosts with real money. … Bungie’s Luke Smith Denies Some Datamined Destiny …

by Mike Futter on Oct 14, 2015 at 3:30 AM

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Konami Is Now Offering Real Money Insurance For Your MGSV FOB

… Konami Is Now Offering Real Money Insurance For Your MGSV FOB … It would be a shame if … something happened to your FOB. … Konami Is Now Offering Real Money Insurance For Your MGSV FOB …

by Mike Futter on Oct 06, 2015 at 3:02 AM

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World Of Warcraft Subscription Tokens Now Live

… now purchase game time with in-game gold (and gold with real money). … World Of Warcraft Subscription Tokens Now Live …

by Mike Futter on Apr 07, 2015 at 9:23 AM

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Blizzard To Allow Players To Buy World Of Warcraft Gold With Real Money

… To Allow Players To Buy World Of Warcraft Gold With Real Money … World of Warcraft is about to undergo a massive … To Allow Players To Buy World Of Warcraft Gold With Real Money …

by Mike Futter on Mar 02, 2015 at 6:16 AM