The Exorbitant Cost of Live Service Game Cosmetics

The Rise of Cosmetic Microtransactions in Live Service Games

In the world of gaming, cosmetic microtransactions have become a hot topic of discussion. It seems that everywhere you look, live service games are offering players the opportunity to purchase skins, weapon upgrades, and other digital goodies. It wasn’t too long ago that paid DLC was the main source of controversy, but now we find ourselves in a world where $100 bundles and loot boxes are the norm.