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		someone7x on Jan 16, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Show HN: Tired of mobile games with IAP and ads, I... When the designers’ and data scientists’ goal is to squeeze rather than entertain, then its bullshit.

Fr33maan on Jan 16, 2020 [–]

That's pretty clear and I understand this definition. But then, having IAP, ads, DLC, subs does not make a game a bullshit game if it's balanced.

nottorp on Jan 16, 2020 | | [–]

Right. Show me one of those.

More, show me one of those that will stay that way in the future, when they get an investor who presses them for more revenue.

Fr33maan on Jan 16, 2020 | | [–]

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