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Games could still do this (via a single one-time "microtransaction"), and some do this. But standard microtransactions are stupidly profitable, enough to tempt

Games could still do this (via a single one-time "microtransaction"), and some do this. But standard microtransactions are stupidly profitable, enough to tempt most devs. And, frankly, the gaming industry at large has proven that paying up front does not prevent microtransactions. Even in mobile games.

JohnFen 4y ago
But the pool has been poisoned already. If I see that an app uses microtransactions, I won't install that app -- so I'd never even know that the microtransaction was to purchase the game outright.
- falcolas 4y ago
  I get that. But you can preview what micro transactions are offered prior to purchasing, which is progress.
  - JohnFen 4y ago
    Is that an Apple thing? I don't remember seeing anything like that in the android Play Store. That would be useful.
    - falcolas 4y ago
      I thought it was both stores, but yes, I'm referring to the Apple app store.
      - JohnFen 4y ago
        I just checked. I don't see anything like this in the Play Store, sadly.