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Diablo 4’s Hellish Microtransactions Go From Bad to Worse With $65 Horse Bundle That Costs More Than the Game Itself (www.ign.com)
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[–] clearleaf@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago (3 children)

What's the craziest they bought that you know of?

[–] itsJoelle@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I can’t put my finger on a number, but for example every time a new Magic the Gathering Arena Set comes out he buys packs until he has a play set of nearly every rare. I wouldn’t be surprised if it was more than five figures annually.

[–] mister_newbie@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

At least Magic cards are physical goods.

Edit: But apparently, MtG Arena is digital.

[–] littlecolt@lemm.ee 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

You sweet summer child. He means MtG Arena, the online version. They are not physical goods.

[–] mister_newbie@sh.itjust.works 3 points 8 months ago

?!

Wtf, then.

[–] And009@lemmynsfw.com 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Spending entire monthly savings on Eve online

[–] quafeinum@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

In 2024 that’s weapons grade retarded.

[–] littlecolt@lemm.ee 1 points 8 months ago

I have a friend that drops hundreds on Apex Legends every time there is a "Collection Event" which means "Obtain all 20 of these items and get a special item that you can't get again very easily."