Microtransactions Are Great For Game Companies, Less Fun For Players

One of the suits of armor available in Assassin

Microtransactions are small in-game purchases that grant you mostly cosmetic upgrades — but sometimes, they can affect game play. And some gamers say they’re becoming increasingly intrusive.

(Image credit: Screenshot by Elijah Smith/Ubisoft)

Microtransactions are small in-game purchases that grant you mostly cosmetic upgrades — but sometimes, they can affect game play. And some gamers say they’re becoming increasingly intrusive.