#microtransactions — Public Fediverse posts

#Microtransactions are theft

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9XbIhfBxjw

#Microtransactions are theft

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9XbIhfBxjw

#Microtransactions are theft

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9XbIhfBxjw

#Microtransactions are theft

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9XbIhfBxjw

To me, a good business move to catch people on #multiplayer games is simple:

1. Offer a free, limited experience
2. Unlock that experience in tiers.
3. Offer discounts on higher tiers.

For example:

Free players level cap to 20 of 80. $20 to unlock 30 levels. Discount 20% cosmetics over level 50.

Don't nickle and dime people for $40 and $20 cosmetics. Reward players for spending time, not the inverse.

#Videogames #Gaming #Games #Microtransactions #Online #Economy

To me, a good business move to catch people on #multiplayer games is simple:

1. Offer a free, limited experience
2. Unlock that experience in tiers.
3. Offer discounts on higher tiers.

For example:

Free players level cap to 20 of 80. $20 to unlock 30 levels. Discount 20% cosmetics over level 50.

Don't nickle and dime people for $40 and $20 cosmetics. Reward players for spending time, not the inverse.

#Videogames #Gaming #Games #Microtransactions #Online #Economy

To me, a good business move to catch people on #multiplayer games is simple:

1. Offer a free, limited experience
2. Unlock that experience in tiers.
3. Offer discounts on higher tiers.

For example:

Free players level cap to 20 of 80. $20 to unlock 30 levels. Discount 20% cosmetics over level 50.

Don't nickle and dime people for $40 and $20 cosmetics. Reward players for spending time, not the inverse.

#Videogames #Gaming #Games #Microtransactions #Online #Economy

To me, a good business move to catch people on #multiplayer games is simple:

1. Offer a free, limited experience
2. Unlock that experience in tiers.
3. Offer discounts on higher tiers.

For example:

Free players level cap to 20 of 80. $20 to unlock 30 levels. Discount 20% cosmetics over level 50.

Don't nickle and dime people for $40 and $20 cosmetics. Reward players for spending time, not the inverse.

#Videogames #Gaming #Games #Microtransactions #Online #Economy

To me, a good business move to catch people on #multiplayer games is simple:

1. Offer a free, limited experience
2. Unlock that experience in tiers.
3. Offer discounts on higher tiers.

For example:

Free players level cap to 20 of 80. $20 to unlock 30 levels. Discount 20% cosmetics over level 50.

Don't nickle and dime people for $40 and $20 cosmetics. Reward players for spending time, not the inverse.

#Videogames #Gaming #Games #Microtransactions #Online #Economy

EA invents new microtransaction nightmare as it breaks paywall promise on Skate: rent a playable area for 24 hours or buy a premium pass, bucko

https://piefed.world/c/games/p/894075/ea-invents-new-microtransaction-nightmare-as-it-breaks-paywall-promise-on-skate-rent-a-p

EA invents new microtransaction nightmare as it breaks paywall promise on Skate: rent a playable area for 24 hours or buy a premium pass, bucko

https://piefed.world/c/games/p/894075/ea-invents-new-microtransaction-nightmare-as-it-breaks-paywall-promise-on-skate-rent-a-p

EA invents new microtransaction nightmare as it breaks paywall promise on Skate: rent a playable area for 24 hours or buy a premium pass, bucko

https://piefed.world/c/games/p/894075/ea-invents-new-microtransaction-nightmare-as-it-breaks-paywall-promise-on-skate-rent-a-p

EA invents new microtransaction nightmare as it breaks paywall promise on Skate: rent a playable area for 24 hours or buy a premium pass, bucko

https://piefed.world/c/games/p/894075/ea-invents-new-microtransaction-nightmare-as-it-breaks-paywall-promise-on-skate-rent-a-p

EA invents new microtransaction nightmare as it breaks paywall promise on Skate: rent a playable area for 24 hours or buy a premium pass, bucko

https://piefed.world/c/games/p/894075/ea-invents-new-microtransaction-nightmare-as-it-breaks-paywall-promise-on-skate-rent-a-p

e541 with Michael & Michael: Stories and discussion on #AI with local #Claude (and #Clawdbot, #Moltbot & #openclaw), collaborative #agents, 25 cent physical #microtransactions ( #quarters ), #InvisibilityCloaks, #LEGO #SmartPlay and a whole lot more.

https://gamesatwork.biz/2026/02/02/e541-invisible-llamas/

e541 with Michael & Michael: Stories and discussion on #AI with local #Claude (and #Clawdbot, #Moltbot & #openclaw), collaborative #agents, 25 cent physical #microtransactions ( #quarters ), #InvisibilityCloaks, #LEGO #SmartPlay and a whole lot more.

https://gamesatwork.biz/2026/02/02/e541-invisible-llamas/

e541 with Michael & Michael: Stories and discussion on #AI with local #Claude (and #Clawdbot, #Moltbot & #openclaw), collaborative #agents, 25 cent physical #microtransactions ( #quarters ), #InvisibilityCloaks, #LEGO #SmartPlay and a whole lot more.

https://gamesatwork.biz/2026/02/02/e541-invisible-llamas/

e541 with Michael & Michael: Stories and discussion on #AI with local #Claude (and #Clawdbot, #Moltbot & #openclaw), collaborative #agents, 25 cent physical #microtransactions ( #quarters ), #InvisibilityCloaks, #LEGO #SmartPlay and a whole lot more.

https://gamesatwork.biz/2026/02/02/e541-invisible-llamas/

e541 with Michael & Michael: Stories and discussion on #AI with local #Claude (and #Clawdbot, #Moltbot & #openclaw), collaborative #agents, 25 cent physical #microtransactions ( #quarters ), #InvisibilityCloaks, #LEGO #SmartPlay and a whole lot more.

https://gamesatwork.biz/2026/02/02/e541-invisible-llamas/

e541 with Michael & Michael: Stories and discussion on #AI with local #Claude (and #Clawdbot, #Moltbot & #openclaw), collaborative #agents, 25 cent physical #microtransactions ( #quarters ), #InvisibilityCloaks, #LEGO #SmartPlay and a whole lot more.

https://gamesatwork.biz/2026/02/02/e541-invisible-llamas/

e541 with Michael & Michael: Stories and discussion on #AI with local #Claude (and #Clawdbot, #Moltbot & #openclaw), collaborative #agents, 25 cent physical #microtransactions ( #quarters ), #InvisibilityCloaks, #LEGO #SmartPlay and a whole lot more.

https://gamesatwork.biz/2026/02/02/e541-invisible-llamas/

e541 with Michael & Michael: Stories and discussion on #AI with local #Claude (and #Clawdbot, #Moltbot & #openclaw), collaborative #agents, 25 cent physical #microtransactions ( #quarters ), #InvisibilityCloaks, #LEGO #SmartPlay and a whole lot more.

https://gamesatwork.biz/2026/02/02/e541-invisible-llamas/

e541 with Michael & Michael: Stories and discussion on #AI with local #Claude (and #Clawdbot, #Moltbot & #openclaw), collaborative #agents, 25 cent physical #microtransactions ( #quarters ), #InvisibilityCloaks, #LEGO #SmartPlay and a whole lot more.

https://gamesatwork.biz/2026/02/02/e541-invisible-llamas/

e541: Stories and discussion on #AI with local #Claude (and #Clawdbot, #Moltbot & #openclaw), collaborative #agents, 25 cent physical #microtransactions ( #quarters ), #InvisibilityCloaks, #LEGO #SmartPlay and a whole lot more. https://gamesatwork.biz/2026/02/02/e541-invisible-llamas/

e541: Stories and discussion on #AI with local #Claude (and #Clawdbot, #Moltbot & #openclaw), collaborative #agents, 25 cent physical #microtransactions ( #quarters ), #InvisibilityCloaks, #LEGO #SmartPlay and a whole lot more. https://gamesatwork.biz/2026/02/02/e541-invisible-llamas/

e541: Stories and discussion on #AI with local #Claude (and #Clawdbot, #Moltbot & #openclaw), collaborative #agents, 25 cent physical #microtransactions ( #quarters ), #InvisibilityCloaks, #LEGO #SmartPlay and a whole lot more. https://gamesatwork.biz/2026/02/02/e541-invisible-llamas/

e541: Stories and discussion on #AI with local #Claude (and #Clawdbot, #Moltbot & #openclaw), collaborative #agents, 25 cent physical #microtransactions ( #quarters ), #InvisibilityCloaks, #LEGO #SmartPlay and a whole lot more. https://gamesatwork.biz/2026/02/02/e541-invisible-llamas/

e541: Stories and discussion on #AI with local #Claude (and #Clawdbot, #Moltbot & #openclaw), collaborative #agents, 25 cent physical #microtransactions ( #quarters ), #InvisibilityCloaks, #LEGO #SmartPlay and a whole lot more. https://gamesatwork.biz/2026/02/02/e541-invisible-llamas/

What evil thing does this man not have a hand on??

https://piefed.social/c/whitepeopletwitter/p/1726456/what-evil-thing-does-this-man-not-have-a-hand-on

What evil thing does this man not have a hand on??

https://piefed.social/c/whitepeopletwitter/p/1726456/what-evil-thing-does-this-man-not-have-a-hand-on

What evil thing does this man not have a hand on??

https://piefed.social/c/whitepeopletwitter/p/1726456/what-evil-thing-does-this-man-not-have-a-hand-on

#shownotes for @gamesatwork_biz #podcast e541 with are done and publication set for Monday 2 Feb on https://www.gamesatwork.biz together with @michaelrowe01 and @andypiper. Find e541 on @Spotify @overcastfm @YouTube and all your favorite podcast feeds! Stories and discussion on #AI with local #Claude ( and #Clawdbot, #Moltbot & #openclaw ), collaborative #agents, 25 cent physical #microtransactions ( #quarters ), #InvisibilityCloaks, #LEGO #SmartPlay and a whole lot more.

#shownotes for @gamesatwork_biz #podcast e541 with are done and publication set for Monday 2 Feb on https://www.gamesatwork.biz together with @michaelrowe01 and @andypiper. Find e541 on @Spotify @overcastfm @YouTube and all your favorite podcast feeds! Stories and discussion on #AI with local #Claude ( and #Clawdbot, #Moltbot & #openclaw ), collaborative #agents, 25 cent physical #microtransactions ( #quarters ), #InvisibilityCloaks, #LEGO #SmartPlay and a whole lot more.

#shownotes for @gamesatwork_biz #podcast e541 with are done and publication set for Monday 2 Feb on https://www.gamesatwork.biz together with @michaelrowe01 and @andypiper. Find e541 on @Spotify @overcastfm @YouTube and all your favorite podcast feeds! Stories and discussion on #AI with local #Claude ( and #Clawdbot, #Moltbot & #openclaw ), collaborative #agents, 25 cent physical #microtransactions ( #quarters ), #InvisibilityCloaks, #LEGO #SmartPlay and a whole lot more.

#shownotes for @gamesatwork_biz #podcast e541 with are done and publication set for Monday 2 Feb on https://www.gamesatwork.biz together with @michaelrowe01 and @andypiper. Find e541 on @Spotify @overcastfm @YouTube and all your favorite podcast feeds! Stories and discussion on #AI with local #Claude ( and #Clawdbot, #Moltbot & #openclaw ), collaborative #agents, 25 cent physical #microtransactions ( #quarters ), #InvisibilityCloaks, #LEGO #SmartPlay and a whole lot more.

Pulling together the #shownotes while we still have power in #ChapelHill for Monday’s posting of @gamesatwork_biz episode e541 with @michaelrowe01 & me while @andypiper was at #FOSDEM. Stories and discussion on #AI with local #Claude (and #Clawdbot, #Moltbot & #openclaw) models, collaborative #agents, physical #microtransactions, #InvisibilityCloaks, #LEGO #SmartPlay & more. Check out earlier episodes, chock full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification & so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz

Pulling together the #shownotes while we still have power in #ChapelHill for Monday’s posting of @gamesatwork_biz episode e541 with @michaelrowe01 & me while @andypiper was at #FOSDEM. Stories and discussion on #AI with local #Claude (and #Clawdbot, #Moltbot & #openclaw) models, collaborative #agents, physical #microtransactions, #InvisibilityCloaks, #LEGO #SmartPlay & more. Check out earlier episodes, chock full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification & so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz

Pulling together the #shownotes while we still have power in #ChapelHill for Monday’s posting of @gamesatwork_biz episode e541 with @michaelrowe01 & me while @andypiper was at #FOSDEM. Stories and discussion on #AI with local #Claude (and #Clawdbot, #Moltbot & #openclaw) models, collaborative #agents, physical #microtransactions, #InvisibilityCloaks, #LEGO #SmartPlay & more. Check out earlier episodes, chock full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification & so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz

Pulling together the #shownotes while we still have power in #ChapelHill for Monday’s posting of @gamesatwork_biz episode e541 with @michaelrowe01 & me while @andypiper was at #FOSDEM. Stories and discussion on #AI with local #Claude (and #Clawdbot, #Moltbot & #openclaw) models, collaborative #agents, physical #microtransactions, #InvisibilityCloaks, #LEGO #SmartPlay & more. Check out earlier episodes, chock full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification & so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz

🍝🎮 #Italy, the land of pizza and pasta, is now taking on #gaming colossus Activision Blizzard for their sneaky cash-grab tactics. Apparently, the land of art and culture is not impressed with Blizzard's attempts to turn every game into a virtual casino, but hey, who knew Italy cared about pixels and microtransactions? 😂💰
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/16/italy-investigates-activision-blizzard-for-pushing-in-game-purchases/ #ActivisionBlizzard #Microtransactions #PizzaPasta #HackerNews #ngated

🍝🎮 #Italy, the land of pizza and pasta, is now taking on #gaming colossus Activision Blizzard for their sneaky cash-grab tactics. Apparently, the land of art and culture is not impressed with Blizzard's attempts to turn every game into a virtual casino, but hey, who knew Italy cared about pixels and microtransactions? 😂💰
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/16/italy-investigates-activision-blizzard-for-pushing-in-game-purchases/ #ActivisionBlizzard #Microtransactions #PizzaPasta #HackerNews #ngated

🍝🎮 #Italy, the land of pizza and pasta, is now taking on #gaming colossus Activision Blizzard for their sneaky cash-grab tactics. Apparently, the land of art and culture is not impressed with Blizzard's attempts to turn every game into a virtual casino, but hey, who knew Italy cared about pixels and microtransactions? 😂💰
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/16/italy-investigates-activision-blizzard-for-pushing-in-game-purchases/ #ActivisionBlizzard #Microtransactions #PizzaPasta #HackerNews #ngated

🍝🎮 #Italy, the land of pizza and pasta, is now taking on #gaming colossus Activision Blizzard for their sneaky cash-grab tactics. Apparently, the land of art and culture is not impressed with Blizzard's attempts to turn every game into a virtual casino, but hey, who knew Italy cared about pixels and microtransactions? 😂💰
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/16/italy-investigates-activision-blizzard-for-pushing-in-game-purchases/ #ActivisionBlizzard #Microtransactions #PizzaPasta #HackerNews #ngated

Super Mario 64, Now With Microtransactions

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/01/06/super-mario-64-now-with-microtransactions/

Super Mario 64, Now With Microtransactions

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/01/06/super-mario-64-now-with-microtransactions/