PCGamingWiki:Editing guide/Monetization
- This is an area being overhauled from April 30, 2020 as part of the Taxonomy project.
Monetization table
- Add this table below the {{Availability}} table. The DLC table will sit below this.
- Data should correspond with what is entered into the Taxonomy section of the {{Infobox game}}.
- Definitions are at the bottom of this page.
Syntax
==Monetization== {{Monetization |ad-supported = |dlc = |expansion pack = |freeware = |free-to-play = |sponsored = |subscription = }}
Examples
- See Apex Legends and Destiny 2 for examples.
Notes
- Each statement should be referenced.
- Each sentence should be as concise as possible, no more than one or two sentences per point.
- Add
|collapsed=yes
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DLC table
Syntax (base)
{{DLC| --rows go here-- }}
Syntax (row)
{{DLC/row| Name | Notes | OS }}
Example
- Taken from Unreal
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Unreal Mission Pack 1: Return to Na Pali | Included with Unreal Gold. | |
Unreal Fusion Map Pack | Available for free. See Bonus Content. |
The DLC table displays all official expansions/Downloadable content (DLC) for a game (content included with a patch does NOT count). The layout is very similar to the Availability table, but not as complicated.
DLC row breakdown
Section | Definition | Notes |
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Name | The name of the expansion/DLC. | Follow the naming conventions as set below. |
Notes | Extra information relating to the particular DLC (pricing, bundle inclusion, etc.) | |
OS | The operating systems that the DLC is available on. | Possible values are "PC booter", "DOS", "Windows 3.x", "Windows", "Mac OS", "OS X", and "Linux". Separate each OS with a comma (,). |
Layout and naming conventions
Due to the countless types of DLC available, a DLC table can quickly become confusing if not formatted properly.
The following conventions should be used for all DLC tables:
Naming
- Retail expansions (i.e. had a physical release) should have the full name used.
- Ex. Unreal Mission Pack 1: Return to Na Pali
- Digital expansions and addons (DLC) should have only have the sub-name used.
- Ex.
Call of Duty: Black Ops II - Revolution
becomesRevolution
- Ex.
Layout
- All entries should be listed from the oldest to the newest.
- In the event of multiple expansion/DLC types, the following format should take priority over the previous rule
- Season Pass
- Pre-order DLC
- Physical expansions
- Digital expansions
- Meta-game DLC (ex. Extra Weapons Slots)
- New characters (with other content)
- New weapons
- Other customization content (not a skin)
- New characters (no extra content)
- Character/weapon skins
- Everything else
Definitions
Category | Definition | Notes | Examples |
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Ad-supported | Monetized through advertisements which do not form natural part of the game, e.g. watching a video before playing, on-screen launcher ads, ads in the in-game menu system, etc. |
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Cross-game bonus | Games that encourage buying other games, which'd unlock bonus items like (but not limited to) items, cosmetics, extra currency, unique dialogues, or other features, be they exclusive or not. |
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DLC | For the purposes of PCGamingWiki's taxonomy, 'DLC' specifically refers to medium size chunks of additional game content such as maps, levels, quests, new gameplay mechanics etc. that is normally created in addition to the game, paid for and downloaded, but less substantial than an 'expansion pack'. |
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Expansion pack | Game content which can extend the percentage of playtime substantially. Including and not limited to: large story campaigns, a large number of new maps or levels, expanded gameplay, etc. |
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Free-to-play | Free-to-play or F2P games give players access to a significant portion of their content without paying. They might include an optional subscription, or are supported by expansion packs, DLCs, microtransactions, or advertisements. |
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Freeware | Games that are completely free to own in their entirety. | ||
One-time game purchase | Games which requires an upfront purchase to access. |
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Sponsored | Sponsored content is a type of in-game advertising that forms part of the natural game experience. |
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Subscription | Game may require continuous subscription payment from a player, or a subscription offers premium features. |
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Subscription gaming service | Game is included in a collection of games accessible as part of a monthly video game subscription service such as EA Play or Xbox Game Pass. |
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References
- ↑ Final Fantasy XV - All Cup Noodles Quest choices - last accessed on 2020-04-19