Death by a Thousand Cuts - Microtransactions

17/06/2022 47 min Temporada 1 Episodio 32
Death by a Thousand Cuts - Microtransactions

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Episode Synopsis

Josh and Jeff get passionate while warning people about predatory behavior in the games they love.  Josh lays out the horror of legalized gambling for children (loot boxes). Jeff goes through the slippery slope of microtransactions as an alleged service to players to a stumbling block for game developers and corporations. The boys also go through game releases for June and talk about big showcases for the summer. Report on EA's Dynamic Difficulty Patent and its possibilities HEREReport on GTA Online's potential delaying of GTA VI HEREWarning for Parents on the Dangers of Loot Boxes (Plus tips to deal with) HEREWhat microtransactions turned you off from gaming? Have any funny stories about microtransactions? Let us know!Leave us a review on iTunes if you get a chance - it helps us out tremendously. Thank you!Instagram: @popschtickEmail: [email protected] a friend about PopSchtick so they can join in on the conversation!Artwork by: Josh JacksonMusic appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:Intro: The Thief from the ep The ThiefOutro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for YouDon't forget to check out Jeff's other podcast, Schtickless. Jeff and his wife, Meagan talk about everything from memes, to parenting, to marriage, and more.