Take-Two Argumentative Analysis

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Take-Two is one of the companies that has embraced the micro-transaction movement. Its top two selling games have micro-transaction capabilities. NBA 2K has a feature where virtual coins can be collected to buy certain cosmetic items in the game. Grand Theft Auto V also has these options on its story and online version. Take-Two is now enjoying the success of its new DLC that released a little over a month ago. Experts like John Ballard from the Motley Fool say that this increase in cash flow can be traced back to these new micro-transaction options in games.
Activision Blizzard has been at the top of the gaming publishing market for a while. They acquired Blizzard Entertainment in 2013. Blizzard owned game titles like World of Warcraft and

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