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Articles focusing on players, fan creations, in-game events, social trends, controversies, or discussions within the player base and broader gaming community.

Between Loot Boxes and Algorithms

While the video game industry strives for ‘frictionless’ experiences through automatic updates and integrated purchases, Reynaldo Aragon warns that this seamlessness may ensnare players in algorithmic designs prioritizing engagement and monetization over freedom.

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Helldivers 2 Offers Review Bomb Cover

Arrowhead Game Studios is honoring dedicated Helldivers 2 players with a commemorative cover, celebrating their pivotal role in the successful resistance against Sony’s initial PlayStation Network account requirement for Steam play in 2024.

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Why ‘Broken’ Games Became Gamer Culture

In this “glitch era,” games deliberately incorporate unpredictable bugs and visual inconsistencies, transforming technical flaws into a legitimate subgenre that audiences enthusiastically embrace for their humorous, shareable moments and unique storytelling.

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