From Loot Boxes to Bonus Rounds: The Psychology of Rewards in Gaming
Gaming is more than a form of entertainment; it’s designed to keep you coming back for more. A big part of this pull lies in the reward systems used in games—from loot boxes to bonus rounds. They are carefully crafted to play on player psychology, fueling excitement,...
Paper Dreams: A History of Play-by-Mail Gaming
Do you like cheering for the underdog? Do you like classic and retro gaming? Then you’ll love this book. Just like the young student decades ago who had to be cut off because he was using his lunch money for play-by-mail (PBM) games, some people are obsessed with...
High Score Hoards: Retro Competitions with Real Rewards
The intersection of retro gaming aesthetics and modern social casino mechanics has generated a unique subculture of competitive online platforms. These environments borrow heavily from the spirit of arcade leaderboards, but with an added layer of incentive—real-world...
The History of DOS and Windows PC Games in the 20th Century
PC games emerged as a viable alternative to console and arcade games during the 20th century. However, it took some time before the PC took off as a game platform. Atari dominated the 1970s and early 1980s, and the rise of Nintendo consoles in the 1980s further...Latest Magazine For Paid Subscribers
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