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Read more about the article Spender’s Game – Problematic monetisation as seen by players

Spender’s Game – Problematic monetisation as seen by players

  • Post author:Mikko Perälä
  • Post published:January 18, 2024
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

You thought loot boxes were bad? Well, gamers just reported another 35 forms of malicious microtransactions present in popular games.

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Read more about the article Loot Boxes, Microtransactions and Freemium Games: The Ethical Considerations

Loot Boxes, Microtransactions and Freemium Games: The Ethical Considerations

  • Post author:AAhonen
  • Post published:April 23, 2021
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

A study that investigated different aspects of monetization in free-to-play games and approached it from an ethical point of view. How unethical is your free-to-play mobile game really?

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Read more about the article The Gacha System – Why Genshin Impact’s Monetization System is Problematic

The Gacha System – Why Genshin Impact’s Monetization System is Problematic

  • Post author:AAhonen
  • Post published:February 12, 2021
  • Post category:Features

Exploring the machinations of the gacha system within the game Genshin Impact; how does it work, why does it work and what are the possible gameplay consequences of a system like this?

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