The reaction to free-to-play games that monetize by the use of in-app purchases (or IAPs, for short) depends on where you ask about them. They're a normal part of the gaming culture in Asia and looked upon with skepticism but warily accepted in North America.

In Europe, though, they're now under the microscope. Eurogamer.net reported this morning that the European Commission is in multiple nations to get some clarification on parts of the free-to-play model it finds troubling.