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|taxonomy          = Monetization
 
|taxonomy          = Monetization
|definition        = Games which only require a one-time purchase and does not feature any additional monetization.
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|definition        = Games which requires an upfront purchase to access.
 
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*[[Hollow Knight]]
 
*[[Hollow Knight]]
 
*[[Crysis]]
 
*[[Crysis]]
 
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* This is the base monetization used for most games and is in modern times often combined with additional monetization.
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* This is in contrast with [[:Category:Freeware|Freeware]] and [[:Category:Free-to-play|Free-to-play]] where the game can be accessed without a purchase.
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Latest revision as of 23:05, 27 June 2022

One-time game purchase
Definition
Examples
Notes
Monetization

Ad-supported
Cross-game bonus
DLC
Expansion pack
Free-to-play
Freeware
One-time game purchase
Sponsored
Subscription
Subscription gaming service