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2. Digital distribution of video games - Wikipedia

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   v. t. e. In the video game industry, digital distribution is the process of delivering video game content as digital information, without the exchange or purchase of new physical media such as ROM cartridges, magnetic storage, optical discs and flash memory cards.

3. Steam (service) - Wikipedia

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   Steam is a video game digital distribution service and storefront developed by Valve Corporation. It was launched as a software client in September 2003 to provide game updates automatically for Valve's games, and expanded to distributing third-party titles in late 2005. Steam offers various features, like game server matchmaking with Valve ...

4. Microtransaction - Wikipedia

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   Microtransaction. Microtransactions ( mtx) is a business model where users can purchase in-game virtual goods with micropayments. Microtransactions are often used in free-to-play games to provide a revenue source for the developers. While microtransactions are a staple of the mobile app market, they are also seen on PC software such as Valve 's ...

5. Epic Games Store - Wikipedia

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   The Epic Games Store is a video game digital distribution service and storefront operated by Epic Games. It launched in December 2018 as a software client, for Microsoft Windows and macOS, and online storefront. The service provides friends list management, game matchmaking, and other features. Epic Games has further plans to expand the feature ...

6. Virtual goods - Wikipedia

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   Virtual goods. Virtual goods are non-physical objects and money purchased for use in online communities or online games. Digital goods, on the other hand, may be a broader category including digital books, music, and movies. [1] Virtual goods are intangible by definition. [2]

7. Xbox Games Store - Wikipedia

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   Xbox Games Store (formerly Xbox Live Marketplace) is a digital distribution platform currently used by Microsoft 's Xbox 360 video game console and formerly by the Xbox One. The service allows users to download or purchase video games (including both Xbox Live Arcade games and full Xbox 360 titles), add-ons for existing games, game demos along ...