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Video Game Monetization

By FG Team Jul 24, 2026 • 1 min read

Video Game Monetization covers the business models publishers and developers use to generate revenue from games. The topic includes premium pricing, microtransactions, downloadable content, battle passes, subscriptions, in-game...

News and analysis covering microtransactions, battle passes, downloadable content, in-game advertising, subscriptions, and game pricing.

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US Game Spending Tops $60 Billion as In-Game Purchases Dominate

By FG Team Jun 3, 2026 • 2 mins read

US consumer spending on video games topped $60 billion in 2025, according to figures highlighted by the Entertainment Software Association. Game Developer reported that the total reached $60.7...

ESA data showed US consumer spending on games topped $60 billion in 2025, with content and in-game purchases driving the market.

Microtransaction

By Anna Lee May 24, 2026 • 1 min read

Microtransaction describes a purchase made inside or in connection with a game, commonly for virtual currency, cosmetics, characters, consumables, boosts, or other digital goods. The price does not...

A microtransaction is an in-game purchase for digital content, currency, items, or services.

Loot Box

By Anna Lee May 13, 2026 • 1 min read

A loot box is a digital container whose exact contents are unknown until it is opened. It may be earned through play, bought directly, or acquired with virtual...

A loot box awards one or more randomized digital items when opened.