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Re:U.S. adults are spending big on video games, playing most... by ergothus on Thursday May 09, 2019 @04:57PM (#19872348)
> Rewarding play is addictive play - the rewards are why its addictive

true, but addictive gameplay isn't necessarily rewarding. That's the critical difference I was trying to emphasize.

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Re:U.S. adults are spending big on video games, playing most... by taurath on Thursday May 09, 2019 @10:31PM (#19874566)
I think it is - you're being rewarded with "progress", even as the game gives you the concept.
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Re:U.S. adults are spending big on video games, playing most... by ergothus on Friday May 10, 2019 @01:04AM (#19875202)
That's "a reward". I'm talking about whether at the end of a gaming session you feel good and would like to play again (rewarding) or if you feel unfulfilled and want to play more try and get that fulfillment. Rewarding.
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