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    NetherRealm Studios Discontinues Mortal Kombat 1 Content Update, Focus Shifts to Upcoming Title

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      Guilty Gear Strive Nintendo Switch Edition Review – A Solid Portable Fighter with Notable Trade-offs

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      GamerBraves Newsletter vol. 19 – Trapped Inside The Loot Box

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      In this week’s issue of the GamerBraves Newsletter, we’ll be unpacking the loot box, excavating glimpses of its history and its future. In the world of gaming, loot boxes are commonly regarded as one of the most predatory and exploitative forms of monetisation, but it didn’t always start that way.

      The very essence of loot boxes—is loot. Take away the monetisation, and you basically have one of the most common RPG mechanics in history. Killed a mob? Maybe it’ll drop an item, a rare weapon, or maybe nothing at all! Despite that, gamers will stop at nothing to grind and collect whatever they want in games, no matter how low the odds are.

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      Enter the mid 2010s and that is where it all changed. What does the future lie in store for the humble loot box? Subscribe to our newsletter and maybe you’ll find out.


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