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'Valve does not get anywhere near enough criticism': DayZ creator Dean Hall says the 'gambling mechanics' of Valve's monetization strategy 'have absolutely no place' in videogames (www.pcgamer.com)

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[–] WalrusDragonOnABike@reddthat.com -1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

If valve isn't buying them and destroying them, then where are they going and why?

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[–] TachyonTele@piefed.social 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

You're trying too hard.

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[–] WalrusDragonOnABike@reddthat.com -1 points 1 year ago (1 child)

I'm not the one promoting gambling on a gaming platform.

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[–] TachyonTele@piefed.social 1 point 1 year ago

Yes. Show me where I promoted gambling.

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