Skin in ‘Where Winds Meet’ can cost $42,000

In the game Where Winds Meet, the exclusive Celestial Mortal skin, obtainable through a luck-based gacha system and costing upwards of $42,000, represents a significant commitment by players and has become a status symbol, yet raises concerns over its impact on player well-being and the game’s business model.

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Persona Director Aims for JRPG Era 3.0

Get ready for a thrilling new era in Japanese role-playing games as Katsura Hashino, creator of Persona series and Metaphor: ReFantazio at Atlus, foresees the genre entering its third phase, JRPG 3.0, which promises to revolutionize design and gameplay mechanics with innovative presentations and mechanics that will depart from traditional conventions.

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