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Ted Tahquechi @nedskee.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Premium currency systems like platinum are built to keep players spending. Let's break down how battle passes, odd pricing, and leftover balances trap players in a cycle of buying more. #gamedev #videogames #Battlepass open.substack.com/pub/nedskee/...

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How In-Game Currency Systems Keep Players Spending

There was a time when buying something in a game was simple.

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