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1. 1. In what ways do game design students perceive microtransactions in free-to-play online PC games?

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

   Author : Jakub Wolfram; Rebecka Näsberg; [2019]
   Keywords : Cosmetics; dark design; dark patterns; freemium; free-to-play games; gaming community; in-game items; loot boxes; microtransactions; online PC games; pay-to-win; surprise mechanics; video games; virtual currencies;

   Abstract : In recent years, microtransactions have become a norm for monetization and a standardbusiness model in free-to-play games. This is something that affects multiple individuals andhas caused quite a stir among players. READ MORE