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Re:U.S. adults are spending big on video games, playing most... by 0_gravitas on Thursday May 09, 2019 @04:31PM (#19872120)
The reason why I mention mtx specifically vs things like normal DLCs is because I do feel that they are a dark pattern, one of the reasons they are so successful is because its intentionally easy to forget how much you are spending, and you often dont realize until it's far too late, if you realize at all. And I agree totally on the booster pack point, I've also always felt that way.
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Re:U.S. adults are spending big on video games, playing most... by baud147258 on Friday May 10, 2019 @09:34AM (#19877523)
> intentionally easy to forget how much you are spending

Which is why a lot of mtx are using some kind of "prenium" currency that's bought with real money, usually in increments different from the prices in the item shop (so that you always have some left-over); then there's the limited revolving selection, to use FOMO (currently used by Fortnite, for example)

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