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

why I quit being a gamer

https://peertube.gravitywell.xyz/w/uFTDHt4WsK8UR8qDvuP5XN

e541 — Invisible Llamas

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/

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