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entertainment19h ago
New video game has £250 microtransaction but that's not the most expensive ever
- A new Dragon Quest Smash/Grow gem bundle is priced at £250, setting a new high for in-game purchases.
- The Metro piece argues that ‘micro’ transactions are sometimes priced like full games, widening the scope of spending.
- Gun Bros previously offered a £420 in‑game gun, showing prior extreme microtransaction pricing.
- Star Citizen’s Legatus Pack is cited as the game’s most expensive microtransaction at $48,000.
- Access to the Chairman’s Club in Star Citizen is restricted to players who’ve spent at least $1,000.
- Curiosity: What’s Inside The Cube? is highlighted as hosting one of the most expensive microtransactions in gaming history.
- The report emphasizes the broad growth of microtransactions across mobile, console, and PC games.
- The article notes that some microtransactions are not just small purchases but resemble major game purchases.
- The piece references Dragon Quest Smash/Grow as a new example of pricey microtransactions in a mobile spin-off.
- The article uses multiple examples to illustrate the scale of spending, including 22cans and Gun Bros in past highlights.
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