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A small financial transaction conducted online, typically involving the purchase of a virtual item or currency in a game or app.
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The game developer implemented a microtransaction system to allow players to purchase in-game items.
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I spent way too much money on microtransactions in that mobile game.
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I'm addicted to microtransactions, I can't stop buying virtual items.
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Microtransactions are like a small tax on players who want to progress faster in the game.