Microtransactions Are Everywhere, Including The Dictionary

Eddie Makuch
9/27/2023

As it does each year, Merriam-Webster has announced new additions to its catalog of words, and there are quite a few gaming-focused entries this year. Many industry-watchers have commented on the rise of microtransactions in the video game space, and now that word is in the dictionary, too.Some of the video game-themed words added to Merriam-Webster's dictionary this year include "boss," "cutscene," "jump scare," "nerf," "non-player character," "microtransaction," "open world," "platform game," "power-up," "rage quit," and "speedrun."In total, Merriam-Webster added 690 words this year. Beyond the gaming-focused words, new entries for 2023 include "rizz," "doggo," "GOATED," "bussin," "cromulent," "edgelord," "doomscroll," "bracketology," "meme stock," "beast mode," and "girl boss."Continue Reading at GameSpot...

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