Is it normal to have "microtransactions" in $60 AAA games?

[The Fury]

I replicate the above. I don't mind it as long as it doesn't affect single player and doesn't take from the multiplayer itself (locks off features to only those who pay). If you can achieve the same feat of earning 'gold' or tokens by just playing it them what's the issue? ... although it is basically just a paid for cheat in a way. :P