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Gamification and Exploitative Tactics in Games and Apps

Gamification and Exploitative Tactics in Games and Apps

Games
Ethics, Game Design

We’ll explore exploitative practices in gaming, the impact on relationships and decision-making, and the manipulative power of competition; reflect on the need for intrinsic motivation and whether the ends justify the means in dopamine-driven entertainment.

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Dark Patterns: An Introduction to the Darker Side of Engagement

Dark Patterns: An Introduction to the Darker Side of Engagement

Games
Ethics, Game Design

Our desires aren't always genuinely our own. Forces around us constantly influence our decisions without us realising it. Gaming, due to its interactive nature, makes manipulation far more potent than if it were passive. This manipulation, used on us in gaming, is known as dark patterns.

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