Difference between revisions of "Glossary:Currency"
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− | |definition = | + | |definition = A virtual currency that must be purchased using a real-world currency. The virtual currency can then in turn be used to buy other microtransaction items, or be traded for account credit. Typically the virtual currency is locked to a single game or publisher. |
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− | *[[Grand Theft Auto V]]'s [https://store.steampowered.com/app/376850/GTA_Online_Shark_Cash_Cards/ Shark Cards] allow players to buy in-game currency, e.g. $8m GTA dollars for £80. | + | * [[Grand Theft Auto V]]'s [https://store.steampowered.com/app/376850/GTA_Online_Shark_Cash_Cards/ Shark Cards] allow players to buy in-game currency, e.g. $8m GTA dollars for £80. |
− | *[[World of Warcraft]] sells the [https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/world-of-warcraft-token Wow Token] which can be traded for gold in the in-game auction house. | + | * [[World of Warcraft]] sells the [https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/world-of-warcraft-token Wow Token] which can be traded for gold in the in-game auction house. |
− | *[[Deus Ex: Mankind Divided]] one can purchase in-game 'Credits'. | + | * [[Deus Ex: Mankind Divided]] one can purchase in-game 'Credits'. |
− | *[[Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain]] one can puchase 'Mother Base Coins'. | + | * [[Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain]] one can puchase 'Mother Base Coins'. |
− | |notes = [https://microtransaction.zone/Home/Tags#changingthegame Changing The Game (Gameplay-Altering DLC)] | + | |notes = |
+ | * The virtual currencies often have a wide array of different names, depending on the game, such as gold, gems, tokens, crafting materials, credits, V-Bucks, etc. | ||
+ | * [https://microtransaction.zone/Home/Tags#changingthegame Changing The Game (Gameplay-Altering DLC)] | ||
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A virtual currency that must be purchased using a real-world currency. The virtual currency can then in turn be used to buy other microtransaction items, or be traded for account credit. Typically the virtual currency is locked to a single game or publisher. | |
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