Nickname – a nickname in esports is a distinctive and personalized alternative to a player’s real name, often becoming an integral part of their gaming identity....
Definition: Free-to-play (F2P) – is a game distribution model where players can access and enjoy the core gameplay experience without paying an upfront cost. This model...
Pay-to-win – An economic model for the monetization of “free-to-play” video games. Pay-to-win games are based on a system aiming at encouraging players to pay to...
NFT (non-fungible token) What Is an NFT (Non-Fungible Token)? A digital certificate of ownership made of a non-fungible token (i.e., not interchangeable, contrary to a Bitcoin...
Skin – an item that can be used to change the appearance of a player’s avatar[1] within a game. Skins can change the color of an...
This article explains the legal peculiarities of microtransactions in video games, a commonly found monetization strategy that allows players to purchase virtual content through small transactions....
This article explains the phenomenon of account boosting in online gaming, a practice where players employ third parties to improve their in-game status. It begins by...
Downloadable Content (DLC) – additional content for a video game that is available digitally. DLC may be available prior to the release of the game, as...
Loot Boxes – any kind of award that is presented to a player for playing a video game, or any kind of award that may be...
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