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Predatory tactics in gaming are worse than you think (www.gamedeveloper.com)
submitted 1 week ago by ryanee@fedia.io to c/games@sh.itjust.works
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I want to shed light on a tactic that involves collecting data as you play, feeding this data into complex algorithms and models that then alter the rules of your game under the hood to optimize spending opportunities.

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[–] Damage@feddit.it 0 points 1 week ago (4 children)

That would also ban online gambling like poker

[–] mindbleach@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 week ago

If you see a difference between two things, so can the law.

[–] NeatNit@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 1 week ago

That's already banned in quite a lot of countries.

[–] chunkystyles@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 week ago

I'm already sold, you don't have to keep trying to sell me on it.