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This analysis explores the psychological design of virtual economies in live-service games, contrasting Blizzard's Overwatch 2 coin system with Grinding Gear Games' orb-based economy in Path of Exile. It argues that proprietary currencies reduce the 'pain of paying' and discusses how these principles have influenced other digital sectors like crypto and loyalty programs.
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- Topic: Monetization
- Company: Blizzard Entertainment
- Topic: Virtual Economies
- Game: Overwatch 2
- Company: EA
- Game: Path of Exile
- Topic: Live Service Games
- Company: Grinding Gear Games
- Topic: Behavioral Economics
- Company: Riot Games
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