From FIFA to Star Wars, the mass adoption of loot bins is likely one of the most controversial issues to occur to mainstream gaming within the final 15 years. However regardless of constant fears of their mechanical similarities to playing, and their potential to trigger hurt to weak gamers, they continue to be a worthwhile technique of monetisation for a whole lot of video games.
From FIFA to Star Wars, the mass adoption of loot bins is likely one of the most controversial issues to occur to mainstream gaming within the final 15 years. However regardless of constant fears of their mechanical similarities to playing, and their potential to trigger hurt to weak gamers, they continue to be a worthwhile technique of monetisation for a whole lot of video games.
So are loot bins playing, and do they carry the identical potential for hurt as playing does? We’re spoke to Professor Pete Etchells, creator of Misplaced in a Good Sport and Dr Alexander Kriss, creator of The Gaming Thoughts to attempt to perceive the impact loot bins are having on players.
Misplaced in a Good Sport by Pete Etchells:https://iconbooks.com/ib-title/lost-in-a-good-game/
The Gaming Thoughts by Alexander Kriss:https://www.amazon.com/Gaming-Thoughts-Psychology-Videogames-Energy/dp/1615196811?tag=gs-buybutton-20
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