Microtransactions - What Does Good Monetization Look Like? - Extra Credits

Microtransactions can actually build loyalty and increase player satisfaction with a game while still earning a ton of money--but only if they're designed ethically and with the player's best interests in mind.
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(Original air date: July 13, 2011)

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