Activision’s patented method to drive microtransactions with matchmaking

Enlarge / Want to have a cool sniper rifle like your Call of Duty partner? Authorize a charge of $ 4.99 RIGHT NOW! (credit: Activision) In a US patent filed in 2015 and approved yesterday, Activision outlines an online matchmaking system designed to “drive microtransactions in multiplayer video games” and “influence game-related purchases.” Patent #9789406, […]