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alessandro@lemmy.ca to PC Gaming@lemmy.ca · 1 year ago

Featured Blog | Predatory tactics in gaming are worse than you think

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Featured Blog | Predatory tactics in gaming are worse than you think

www.gamedeveloper.com

alessandro@lemmy.ca to PC Gaming@lemmy.ca · 1 year ago
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I want to shed light on a tactic that involves collecting data as you play, feeding this data into complex algorithms and models that then alter the rules of your game under the hood to optimize spending opportunities.
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    Stupidity or ignorance comes in all shapes, sizes, and ages. No need to limit it to Gen Z. There are people who will just keep buying blizzard because 20 years ago they made a good game…

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