Pixel Pulse Magazine
2024/06/17
The Ethics of Mobile Gaming: Have developers gone too far? đšī¸âī¸
There has been a steady rise in microtransactions, loot boxes, and aggressive monetisation strategies for a long time in the mobile gaming community, which leaves some questioning, have game developers gone too far in prioritising profits over player well-being?
Key Concerns:
đ Predatory Monetisation:
Many games lure players with "free-to-play" models but then use manipulative tactics to encourage spending. Which can be effective against a lot of people, especially younger audiences who can be more susceptible.