Microtransactions in Video Games Are Not Inherently Bad
A microtransaction is a transaction that a player can make from within a game. Originally, they were mostly found in free mobile games. Now, they can be found in almost any game with an online component. These purchases can allow players of the game to buy things to improve their gaming experience. This can include cosmetic features, such as costumes or emotes. It can also make the player stronger by granting them better weapons, or allowing them to play more often in the case of games that have an energy bar. However, the most controversial form of these microtransactions is that of loot boxes. Loot boxes, when purchased, will give you a random item in the game. Usually you have no influence over what you get in those loot boxes. Many gamers are against microtransactions because they can be unfair an promote gambling. I don’t think microtransactions or loot boxes are a bad thing for games. The main reason is that the money is more support for developers. As consoles have gotten more p...