24 Feb
Blizzard is experimenting with adding microtransactions to Diablo III with patch 2.2, however it doesn’t plan to experiment with it in the US or Europe, the company has announced. The patch introduces a new currency called Platinum, timed experience boosts, cosmetic items and a new UI to support such additions. “While the above features will […]
16 Aug
Ubisoft has revealed that Assassin’s Creed Unity will feature microtransactions to “hack” unlocks, rather than earning them through play. According to senior producer Vincent Pontbriand, the ability to “fast track” the unlock system with real money is “pretty much” the extent of the title’s microtransactions. “Companion apps, monetisation, other business models, digital only… We have […]
24 Aug
Polyphony’s ‘Gran Turismo 6’ On PS4 Could Evolve Into ‘GT7’ At a Gamescom panel attended by Joystiq, Polyphony Digital CEO Kazunori Yamauchi has said that while the studio has a PS4 version of Gran Turismo 6 in mind, by the time it is developed it could have evolved into Gran Turismo 7. Rare Keen […]
11 Jul
Square Enix has confirmed that their new “Character Booster” system will not require any micro-payments