The Addictive Cost Of Predatory Videogame Monetization (The Jimquisition)
Stephanie Sterling · 2 HN recommendations
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A Jimquisition episode examining the human cost of predatory videogame monetization, focusing on loot boxes and microtransactions. It features testimonials from people harmed by gambling-style game mechanics.
Why HN recommends it: Pointed to in threads on loot boxes, gacha games and exploitative monetization as a damning overview.
“especially the section where he quotes from a talk by one such developer [2].” Read on HN ↗