Interest
Proportion of Hacker News items mentioning "microtransactions" over time.
Mentions
Total number of Hacker News items mentioning "microtransactions" over time.
A microtransaction (MTX) video game business model is one where users can purchase in-game virtual goods with micropayments. Microtransactions are often used in free-to-play games to provide a revenue source for the developers. While microtransactions are a staple of the mobile app market, they are also seen on PC software such as Valve's Steam digital distribution platform, as well as console gaming. Read more on Wikipedia