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The Sunday Story: Video Game Economics (It's Not Play Money)

Up First from NPR

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The Economics of Video Games and eSports

This chapter delves into the economic aspects of video games, exploring the transition to live service model games like Warframe and the impact of pay-to-win options on player engagement. It also discusses the rise of eSports as a professional industry with significant financial investments from sponsors, investors, and gaming publishers.

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