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  As the video game industry has evolved from its humble beginnings in the 1970s, it has become increasingly complex and intricate. Publishers of games are expected to release new iterations on a more frequent basis and the platforms they operate on have continued to grow in number. In order to maintain a steady source of income, many game publishers turn to microtransactions. Despite their widespread use and large profit margins, there is little research tracing how these microtransactions affect consumers. Consequently, some people are becoming suspicious of this business model. The practice has been dubbed "pay-to-win" by some gamers. Gamestop plans nft marketplace  Image source: https://www.reddit.com/r/NFT/comments/r6e48k/my_first_funky_monkey_nft_i_love_making_art_and/ The gamification of games is suppose to appeal quite naturally to consumers. However, those who play games professionally have argued that microtransactions are not the way for a company to monetize