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pay to win

adj

Definitions

  1. Designed in such a way as to allow players to exchange real-world currency for in-game…

    Designed in such a way as to allow players to exchange real-world currency for in-game benefits.

    • Concerns about pay-to-win dynamics are laced through core games, as the default norm is that superior players should win battles contested on a level playing field.
    • Admittedly, the loot boxes first of all monetize video games, by reinforcing the pay-to-win logic, but they also contribute to their gamblification (Johnson 2018), […]

  2. The ability and/or practice of exchanging real-world currency for an in-game benefit.

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