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Originally Posted by iloveicedhockey
It certainly doesn't help with the shift in priorities for the big publishers from traditional games to this games as a service malarky. They hope to release less games but keep people playing and paying (on in game transactions) way longer. They do this with cynical gambling mechanics that mimic things that casinos /one arm bandits do; think bright lights, putting what you want seemingly within reach, that one more try dopamine rush. In some cases they're actually worse because they aren't regulated properly so they don't state the odds and aren't certified as adult only. Hockey ultimate team packs are a prime example of this (I think - more of a pro evo soccer guy). They're designed to get you to keep pumping money in. I would think the majority are fine but those with addictive personalities or kids do suffer.
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I blame the Canadian devil.