Categories
Dota 2 is free-to-play, but not pay-to-win, says Valve
Half-Life and Steam house Valve Software confirmed Thursday evening that its upcoming action-RTS Dota 2 will adopt the free-to-play business model. The confirmation is Valve’s latest vote of confidence in the emerging free-to-play model. The company successfully converted its class-based online shooter Team Fortress 2 from a traditional pay-then-play model to free-to-play in 2011. That game is supported by sales of virtual items — some created by Valve, and some of it created by users. …
