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With Final Fantasy XIV launching tonight for purchasers of the Collector's Edition, Square Enix introduces Crysta, a new payment method for players of the company's online titles. More »
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Gene Hoffman, CEO of Vindicia (a billing and fraud protection company), has some words of wisdom regarding the headache that is billing and payment for MMOs — be they the more 'traditional' subscription model or the free to play model. Obviously, there are benefits and downsides that come with each model, and companies are constantly trying to negotiate a balance between profit and player happiness. Even the vaunted subscription model comes with its own problems and a variety of structures within that model: More »
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