In-App Purchases, Subscriptions & What Players Actually Want The way players spend money in games has never been more complex — or more contested. From battle passes and loot boxes to subscription models and cosmetic storefronts, game economies are evolving fast. This panel brings together game publishers, economists, and community voices to dissect what monetization models are actually working, which ones are eroding player trust, and how developers can build sustainable revenue streams without burning their audience. A candid look at the business of play.
A breakdown of the various monetization models in gaming, from premium sales and subscriptions to in-app purchases and ads, and why the vast majority of games never turn a profit.
