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Microtransactions and aggressive monetization are becoming more and Diablo 4 Gold more prevalent in modern gaming. Publishers and developers continue to redefine what's and isn't acceptable with each passing year despite the fact that certain of them, such as Activision Blizzard, already rake millions of dollars through loot boxes and other types of digital content every year.
The enormity of the problem was recently revealed by the hosts on the YouTube channel Bellular News, who estimated the cost of players $110.000 to fully equip for Diablo 4. Despite the negative reactions this announcement generated, however it seems that Activision Blizzard may be ready to double down, with an upcoming job list suggesting an increase in the number of jobs available. Diablo 4 could also feature an ungodly amount of monetization.
The job description is for a Product Manager position in Diablo 4. reveals that the person who gets the job "will be a key player in managing and directing the Diablo 4 in-game store experience," which is described by the listing as "a important element within the games seasonal marketing strategy." Whoever gets the job is also responsible to identify trends in sales and making sense of purchase patterns in addition to using tools to configure prices and store availability in the game's in-game store.
While some may regard all it as being harmless but others may think that some of the words utilized throughout the document to be a little troubling. Particularly, the inclusion of an in-game store is described as being a "key component" and the revelation that the game will include an "ever-growing catalog of virtual items" seem to suggest that a lot of effort has been spent on the best way to make money from Diablo 4 prior to its release. If the job description is to be believed shops already have its own plans, despite actuality the fact that Diablo 4 still doesn't have an official release date.
Many expect Diablo 4 to arrive at sometime in 2023 therefore, things may change between now and when the game actually hits stores. Whether that comes courtesy of Activision Blizzard having a change of heart and changing its plans to monetize or other governments introducing anti-loot box regulations similar to those that are in Belgium and in the Netherlands is yet to be determined. Either way, though, fans of the Diablo franchise will be hoping that Diablo 4 will not be afflicted with the same fate as Diablo IV Gold in regards to microtransactions.
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