Episode 89 - In-Game Purchasess

Psychology of Video Games Podcast by Jamie Madigan

Dec 4, 202334:24TV & Film

In-game purchases are a staple of modern game design, especially in the free-to-play and live service categories. This isn't necessarily bad as a business model, but there are some psychological effects that these games...

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