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Predatory tactics in gaming are worse than you think (www.gamedeveloper.com)

submitted 1 day ago by ryanee@fedia.io to c/games@sh.itjust.works

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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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[–] DeathsEmbrace@lemmy.world 64 points 1 day ago (7 children)

Where was this article when candy crush became big? This article is literally 10+ years way too late. Mobile games to me are basically just one giant scam that forces you to pay or have a horrible time in comparison.

[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 19 points 1 day ago

It wasn't even that hidden back then, games like candy crush admitted to journalists that they changed the difficulty based on spending habits. The fact they might have that formula fine tuned even more shouldn't be surprising.

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