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Most common reasons for spending additional money on console and PC games worldwide as of October 2020

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October 2020

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Worldwide

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October 2020

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in the U.S., the U.K, Germany, and France

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Reason for spending money on PC/console games worldwide in 2020

Published by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Research Department, Nov 19, 2020
One of the main ways that video games continue to make money long after their initial release is through the use of in-game purchases. By spending real world money, players gain access to in-game currencies which they can use to enhance the look of their characters or give themselves a competitive edge over their opponents. In an October 2020 survey, ** percent of gamers stated that they spent additional money on console and PC games in order to unlock content which would otherwise not be available to them.
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