'Star Wars: Squadrons' won't have microtransactions or constant add-onsWhat you'll buy is what you'll get.By J. Fingas, 06.20.2020
Aibo update lets you program your robot puppy's actionsYou can also feed and potty train the mechanical canine.By J. Fingas, 11.16.2019
'Rocket League' will allow players to trade its not-quite-loot boxesYou'll also be able to trade the game's new Credits premium currency in some circumstances.By I. Bonifacic, 11.05.2019
Fall 'Destiny 2' update makes it easier to spend money in-gameThe Eververse Store will be accessible directly from the game's Director, instead of only an in-game NPC.By I. Bonifacic, 08.14.2019
Senate bill would ban paid loot boxes in games aimed at kidsThe proposed law would also fight pay-to-win game mechanics.By J. Fingas, 05.08.2019
'Fallout 76' update adds contentious 'pay-to-win' itemAn update arriving today lets players pay real money to repair in-game items.By R. Lawler, 04.09.2019
Real-money transactions are coming to 'Battlefield V' tomorrowBattlefield Currency could affect gameplay, though not right away.By J. Fingas, 04.03.2019
Facebook willingly let kids spend their parents' money and didn't stop itCourt documents from a 2012 class-action lawsuit are now public.By A. Dellinger, 01.25.2019
Federal Trade Commission agrees to investigate loot boxesThe practice is coming under scrutiny from legislators in several countries.By K. Holt, 11.28.2018
‘Gran Turismo Sport’ update lets you pay real money for carsDeveloper Polyphony previously said the game would not include microtransactions.By K. Holt, 07.30.2018
'Shadow of War' will drop its in-game currency system on May 8thIt's part of the backlash against microtransactions in games.By J. Fingas, 04.03.2018
Belgium moves to ban 'Star Wars Battlefront 2'-style loot boxesHawaii is also looking to clampdown on micro-transactions.By S. Shah, 11.22.2017
EA patches 'Star Wars Battlefront II' to address technical issuesPatch 0.2 is available now for PC, PS4 and Xbox One.By R. LeFebvre, 11.21.2017
EA pulls in-game purchases from 'Star Wars: Battlefront II'Crystal purchases will return, eventually.By R. Lawler, 11.16.2017
Blendle's pay-per-article service is available on mobile devicesThe previously desktop-only app makes its way to a phone or tablet near you. By B. Vincent, 05.26.2016
'Godus Wars' developer kills microtransactions after outcryMaybe Peter Molyneux wishes he really had retired. By S. Dent, 02.05.2016