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Free, it turns out, can be a great business.
When Shigenori Suzuki played video games in high school, he spent a few hundred dollars a year on titles like Final Fantasy. Now the 42-year-old Tokyoite plays free games including Sony Corp.’s Fate/Grand Order -- but spends more overall: He forks over thousands of dollars a year for in-game extras like rare characters and special outfits.