🎙️ The Spin Side with Oliver
🎙️ The Spin Side with Oliver
Podcast Description
A podcast exploring the real player experience behind today’s free and paid gaming platforms. Honest conversations, surprises, and one hidden gem at the end of each episode.
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Content Themes
Focuses on critical topics related to both free and paid gaming, including episode examples such as 'The Illusion of Free Gaming: What Are We Really Paying?' which dives into the hidden costs of free games, analyzing psychological and economic aspects, and exploring player experiences and regulatory considerations.
A podcast exploring the real player experience behind today’s free and paid gaming platforms. Honest conversations, surprises, and one hidden gem at the end of each episode.
They say it’s free to play — but is it really? In this eye-opening episode, we explore the psychology, economics, and often-overlooked consequences behind “free” games. From hidden monetization strategies and loot box mechanics to data privacy and addictive game design, our guests share real stories that peel back the curtain on what ‘free-to-play’ truly costs.
🎧 In this episode:
- Why ‘free’ games are rarely free
- The role of behavioral psychology in game design
- Real player stories and unexpected losses
- What regulators and gamers can do to push back
Whether you’re a casual gamer, a concerned parent, or a game developer yourself, this conversation will make you rethink what it means to hit that “Install” button.
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