The Dangers of AI, Microtransactions & Lootboxes | Design Dive

I don't like to be doom'n'gloom here on AI and Games. But when I get to thinking about the future of microtransactions and lootboxes in AAA games, I'm not seeing any positive outcomes, especially when AI becomes even more involved than it already is.

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