Critical Hit

Critical Hit
  • Games
  • Entertainment
  • Tech
  • Comics
  • Lifestyle
  • Reviews
  • The Podcast
Home Tag Archives: microtransactions

Tag Archives: microtransactions

Gaming

Respawn Entertainment responds to questions regarding Apex Legends expensive cosmetics

By Brad Lang
May 24, 2021
in :  Gaming
0

A whole lot was said but it didn’t sound like there were many answers to be found…

Read More
Gaming

Fans of Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla are becoming sick of pricey microtransactions

By Brad Lang
February 8, 2021
in :  Gaming
4

The more things change the more they stay the same. Who doesn’t like expensive microtransactions in an already full-priced game?

Read More
Gaming

Activision Blizzard made $1.2 billion from microtransactions in just three months

By Darryn Bonthuys
November 2, 2020
in :  Gaming
8

Activision Blizzard has reported its new financial numbers for the July-September period, and in total the company has raked in $1.2 billion from microtransactions, which have been rebranded as “in-game net bookings.” That’s a gigantic 69% improvement from the same period as last year, as Activision Blizzard pulled in $709 million from in-game net bookings coin back then.

Read More
Technology

BMW is planning to add microtransactions to its cars

By Craig Risi
July 3, 2020
in :  Technology
7

Microtransactions are a horrible part of the gaming world that most people wish never existed. And now it's coming to the car manufacturing world.

Read More
Gaming

Crash Bandicoot 4 is confirmed to not have microtransactions

By Brad Lang
July 1, 2020
in :  Gaming
1

Some questionable store listings and the inclusion of real money purchases within Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled have caused some very concerned speculation.

Read More
Gaming

Riot confirms Volarant will not have loot boxes, instead going the battle pass route like everyone else

By Brad Lang
March 6, 2020
in :  Gaming
3

The free-to-play tactical shooter will also be selling cosmetics such as weapons skins and sprays accessible through both the in-game store or the premium battle pass.

Read More
Gaming

EA made nearly a billion Dollars in the last quarter thanks to “Live Services”

By Geoffrey Tim
January 31, 2020
in :  Gaming
15

Publisher Electronic Arts has reported on its quarterly earnings for the last three months of 2019, and they’ve made an awful lot of money on their “live services” which is a bit of a catchall-term for microtransactions

Read More
Gaming

Surprise! Rocket League overhauls microtransaction pricing after fan backlash

By Geoffrey Tim
December 12, 2019
in :  Gaming
3

If you called it, saying that the outrage around Rocket League’s exorbitant pricing seemed like a manufactured stunt that would lead to lowered pricing intended to make everybody happy, then give yourselves a high five and/or pat on the back. While it may not be quite as conspiratorial as that, Psyonix has announced that they’re reworking the game’s economy, by slashing the prices on its much maligned store.

Read More
123...14Page 1 of 14

Social

Latest Reviews

Xbox Series X Restock Update Today: Track on Twitter, Walmart, Best Buy and More

Darryn Bonthuys
March 28, 2022
Top Gear Series 31

CriticalHit Gets a Sneak Preview of Top Gear Series 31…

Twelve Minutes Review – Stuck in a Mystery Time Loop

Cris Tales Reviews – Present, Past, and Future Collide

F9: The Fast Saga Review

Advert

Latest Posts

4 Ways to Go Green at Home That Can Save You Money

It would be naive to say climate change is not real — or that …

What’s New for 2023 in World Of Warcraft?

The Future of Human Wellbeing Under the Influence of Digital Revolution

How to Get Around When Travelling in San Francisco?

What Free Software Is Like DocuSign?

Competitions

Win a spooky Resident Evil Village hamper!

May 7, 2021

A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.

Win a copy of Doom 3 VR Edition on PlayStation!

March 31, 2021

Win an Epic Blizzard 30th Anniversary celebration collection pack!

February 9, 2021

And the winner of our Lego Star Wars set is…

December 18, 2020

Features

God of War Ragnarok

PlayStation Showcase – A Recap of All the Announcements

New on Netflix: July 2021

Guilty Gear Strive Review – Better call Sol

DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power Review – The Just-Us League

Most Recent

4 Ways to Go Green at Home That Can Save You Money

James Porter
3 days ago

What’s New for 2023 in World Of Warcraft?

James Alexander
5 days ago

The Future of Human Wellbeing Under the Influence of Digital Revolution

James Alexander
1 week ago
Load more

About US

Critical Hit is built on the idea that we are more than one thing. Are you a hardcore gamer who also enjoys a night out at the movies? Perhaps you’re a professional cosplayer who is searching for the perfect burger, or maybe you’re just interested in high-end tech and Netflix binging. Covering gaming, entertainment, tech and geek, Critical Hit offers information and critique from a staff of diverse, knowledgeable and fiercely opinionated writers.

Follow Us

Read This

4 Ways to Go Green at Home That Can Save You Money

James Porter
3 days ago

What’s New for 2023 in World Of Warcraft?

James Alexander
5 days ago

Timeline

  • 3 days ago

    4 Ways to Go Green at Home That Can Save You Money

  • 5 days ago

    What’s New for 2023 in World Of Warcraft?

  • 1 week ago

    The Future of Human Wellbeing Under the Influence of Digital Revolution

  • 1 week ago

    How to Get Around When Travelling in San Francisco?

  • 2 weeks ago

    What Free Software Is Like DocuSign?

  • Critical Hit
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
Critical Hit
Privacy Policy
 

Loading Comments...