Grinding in Games: Rewarding Loop or Lazy Design? [S02E04]

Grumpy Old Gamer by Grumpy Old Gamer

Episode notes

Grinding in games used to feel rewarding. You put the time in, you got stronger, and you saw the difference. Now it often feels like a second job, or worse, something designed to push you toward spending money. In this episode, we break down what grinding used to be, what it’s become, and where the line should be drawn.

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