An anonymous “trusted” source has informed IGN that Microsoft is going to be allowing free-to-play games on the 360 in 2012. The new service would provide a means for publishers and developers to deliver free titles to Xbox Live and then charge players small fees for in-game items. IGN noted that Joy Ride, prior to its release, was initially going to be a microtransaction title before the team decided to make it a full retail game. So it would seem that this idea has been ruminating over at Microsoft for some time.
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Source: IGN
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