Critical Take: Lootboxes in Gaming

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My take on the growing trend of lootboxes and play-to-win schemes in modern gaming.

UPDATE: Looks like my point about matchmaking algorithms was right. This tech is actively being developed and patented. See: https://www.rollingstone.com/glixel/news/how-activision-uses-matchmaking-tricks-to-sell-in-game-items-w509288

Check out this great video on the topic by TotalBiscuit: https://youtu.be/YMDGPSWWA18



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