The Pros and Cons of Personalization in Videogames | Critical Thought

The Pros and Cons of Personalization in Videogames | Critical Thought

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Dark Souls
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Dark Souls (2011)
Duration: 22:05
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Today's critical thought looks at personalization options in videogames, and why a game can never have enough of them.
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