Christmas is just around the corner and in the US, a new study shows that one type of gift in particular is increasingly trending: According to the "Entertainment Software Association", over 43 ...

Managing in-game currency has become a skill almost as important as puzzle-solving or character development. While classic adventure titles kept resources simple, modern games often introduce ...

Digital wallets have quietly become the backbone of how players pay for extra content, currency, and downloadable expansions.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has turned its attention to in-game currencies and purchases (commonly referred to as "microtransactions or "downloadable content"). On August 28, 2024, ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is looking for ...

Bottom line: Regulators in Europe are once again trying to crack down on predatory gaming practices. This time, they have set their sights on in-game currencies. It is the EU's stance that in-game ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. World of Warcraft is officially getting a premium currency just for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Whatever your go-to online game, the chances are that these ...

The federal consumer watchdog agency on Friday proposed a rule to give virtual video game currencies protections similar to those of real-world bank accounts. The move acknowledges the explosion in ...

Credits will become the only type of currency in Rocket League, and Esports Tokens will be converted to Credits at different rates depending on the country of players’ residence. Additionally, these ...

Almost three in five children in the US are planning to ask for game-related products this Christmas, with 43% asking for in-game currency. That's according to a new report conducted by the ...