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This article discusses how game developers use gambling psychology to create addictive games. The Vampire Survivors is used as an example of how principles such as variable rewards, social proof, and time pressure are incorporated into game design. The article also addresses the controversy surrounding the exploitation of players and the need for responsible and ethical use of these techniques.

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