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Apple Stops Designating Games With In-App Purchases As "Free"

… in-app purchases and microtransactions. Now, Apple has changed its iTunes store labeling system to reflect these …

by Matt Helgeson on Nov 20, 2014 at 2:58 PM

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Spend $100 On The PlayStation Store And Get $15 Credit Back

… Store And Get $15 Credit Back … The deal includes purchases on all games as well as pre-orders for upcoming …

by Sam Stewart on Oct 02, 2014 at 1:29 PM

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Score Some Loot When You Pre-Order Diablo III: Reaper of Souls

… You Pre-Order Diablo III: Reaper of Souls … Anyone who pre-purchases the Reaper of Souls expansion will get some extra …

by Ben Reeves on Feb 24, 2014 at 11:01 AM

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[Update] Interceptor Purchases Duke Nukem Publisher 3D Realms

… Purchases Duke Nukem Publisher 3D Realms … Update: Additional details on the sale of 3D Realms to Interceptor …

by Kyle Hilliard on Mar 03, 2014 at 2:32 AM

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CONFIRMED: Amazon Purchases Twitch

… CONFIRMED: Amazon Purchases Twitch … Update: Twitch CEO Emmett Shear confirms the acquisition. … CONFIRMED: Amazon Purchases Twitch …

by Mike Futter on Aug 25, 2014 at 10:04 AM

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Microsoft Retunes Xbox Live Rewards Program

… that players can earn credit for playing games, making purchases, and more. … Microsoft Retunes Xbox Live Rewards …

by Jeff Cork on Sep 05, 2014 at 5:16 AM

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Tencent Purchases Minority Stake In Epic Games

… Tencent Purchases Minority Stake In Epic Games … Neither the Chinese … under which Epic maintains its independence. … Tencent Purchases Minority Stake In Epic Games …

by Jeff Cork on Jun 19, 2012 at 4:00 AM

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Our Most Regrettable Purchases

… Our Most Regrettable Purchases … Read about our gaming-related purchases that had us scrambling to find our receipt. … Our Most Regrettable Purchases …

by Dan Ryckert on Jul 05, 2012 at 6:00 AM

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THQ Auction Results: Nordic Games Publishing Purchases Most, Homeworld to Gearbox

… THQ Auction Results: Nordic Games Publishing Purchases Most, Homeworld to Gearbox … Updated: Further … amounts. … THQ Auction Results: Nordic Games Publishing Purchases Most, Homeworld to Gearbox …

by Mike Futter on Apr 22, 2013 at 2:13 PM

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Xseed Games Purchases Atlus Online, New Publisher Formed Under Marvelous USA Name

… Xseed Games Purchases Atlus Online, New Publisher Formed Under Marvelous … has birthed a new publisher housing the two. … Xseed Games Purchases Atlus Online, New Publisher Formed Under Marvelous …

by Mike Futter on May 06, 2013 at 4:07 PM

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Epic's Mark Rein Hints At Free-To-Play Future In Next-Gen

… PS4 and next Xbox will incorporate free-to-play an in-app purchases in a significant way says Epic Games VP Mark Rein. …

by Bryan Vore on May 09, 2013 at 9:25 AM

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NPD Will Soon Track Digital Sales

… the United States, is getting ready to global for digital purchases. … NPD Will Soon Track Digital Sales …

by Mike Futter on Jul 03, 2013 at 2:57 AM

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Mojang Details Scrolls Beta And Optional In-Game Purchases

… Mojang Details Scrolls Beta And Optional In-Game Purchases … The Scrolls beta is open for purchase. Find out … … Mojang Details Scrolls Beta And Optional In-Game Purchases …

by Mike Futter on Jun 03, 2013 at 8:17 AM

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Riot Games Purchases Radiant Entertainment, Seth Killian’s Rising Thunder Alpha Closing

… Riot Games Purchases Radiant Entertainment, Seth Killian’s Rising … prominent fighting game community members. … Riot Games Purchases Radiant Entertainment, Seth Killian’s Rising …

by Mike Futter on Mar 08, 2016 at 8:34 AM

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Nintendo's First Mobile App, Miitomo, And My Nintendo Service Available Today

… … You can start earning coins from activities and digital purchases today. … Nintendo's First Mobile App, Miitomo, And …

by Mike Futter on Mar 31, 2016 at 4:47 AM

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FEC Questioning California Congressman's $1,300 Purchase Of Steam Games Using Campaign Funds

… for using campaign funds to make 68 separate Steam purchases. … FEC Questioning California Congressman's $1,300 …

by Kyle Hilliard on Apr 05, 2016 at 3:23 PM

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Seven Year Old Spends Nearly $6,000 On Mobile Game Without His Father Knowing

… His Father Knowing … Another reason to disable in-app purchases on your device if you have small children. … Seven …

by Javy Gwaltney on Jan 02, 2016 at 5:48 AM

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Hitman Pre-Purchases Canceled On PlayStation Store Due To Significant Configuration Changes

… Hitman Pre-Purchases Canceled On PlayStation Store Due To Significant … Sit tight for now. More info is coming soon. … Hitman Pre-Purchases Canceled On PlayStation Store Due To Significant …

by Mike Futter on Jan 13, 2016 at 10:02 AM

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Season Passes Are Starting To Sound Like Scams

… Like Scams … We should feel confident in our season pass purchases, and not be left wondering if we are being taken …

by Andrew Reiner on Feb 01, 2016 at 10:33 AM

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Nintendo’s First Five Smartphone Games Will All Be Free-To-Play

… … Expect in-game transactions rather than premium purchases. … Nintendo’s First Five Smartphone Games Will All …

by Mike Futter on Nov 11, 2015 at 2:49 AM