Is there a term for a video game that’s free to play, but algorithmically manipulates players to lose if they don’t pay for premium features?
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@zachleat Pay to win?
@HTeuMeuLeu @zachleat 👆 Correct answer.
@zachleat A rigged game? Somewhat generic, but I've heard it used in this context.
@zachleat i don't know when i switched, but i remember being a kid looking only for the free games, and now I'm a grown up filtering exactly for the paid ones AND without in-game purchases
@zachleat that’s called a scam
@zachleat freemium? Pay to win?
@zachleat ”Pay to win”
@zachleat The state of US democracy?
Oh wait you said video game, sorry
@collinsworth US health care? Wait I said video game
@zachleat Clash of Clans
@zachleat Just want to co-sign the “pay-to-win” suggestions you’ve already received.
@zachleat capitalism
@zachleat PayStation® 🎮
@zachleat free to play (f2p) also just play rocket league with me already
@danleatherman I don’t know her!!!!