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16.2.2026

Pay to Win, Literally. The Culture of Purchasing Game Progress Services

Some players grind for glory- Others just throw money at strangers to do it for them. A look into the baffling world of gamers who pay real cash because playing the game is apparently too much work.

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31.3.2022

Trophy hunters participate not only in trophy-related talk but also in a wider range of discussions about games

Reddit discussion about achievement hunting can reveal the player’s feelings towards the game and the meta-game system surrounding it.

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