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How Microtransactions Rewrote Gaming’s Monetisation Rules

How Microtransactions Rewrote Gaming’s Monetisation Rules

The historical evolution of video game monetisation traces a path from physical expansion packs to the modern era of microtransactions, loot boxes, and Games as a Service. This shift has fundamentally altered game design, normalised dark patterns, and raised ethical questions about the economic relationship between developers and players.

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