(RUMOUR) Xbox 360 To Support Free-To-Play Games

By Nick Baumfeld
Posted on June 24, 2011 AT 08:22am

Microsoft is set to introduce free-to-play games to the Xbox 360 according to a recent report.

Website Develop cites “several sources connected to the matter” claiming that Microsoft is calling developers to discuss possible free-to-play deals, including using monetised items and premium upgrades.

Microsoft’s Xbox 360 operating system will incorporate a micro-transaction system which will allow for items to be exchanged for Microsoft Points on the fly according to Develop.

Microsoft refused to comment when asked about the possible support of free-to-play games.

Source: Develop

Bio: Nick Baumfeld has been involved in the video game industry for a good 12 years. He has seen the industry from all view points and has a background in websites, website integration and social media. Nick pioneered the online video game rental business back in the day, moved forward into online video game trading and then moved viral with the well received Video Games Application on Facebook. Today, he has joined up with EGM founder Steve Harris to create something truly unique and special; EGMNOW, a community dedicated to all manner of gamers.

Gaming MO: Nick is a first person shooter type of gamer and enjoys heated bouts of Halo with friends and family (even while being schooled by his children).

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