Pay to Win Systems Hiding Among Progression System? | Problems In Gaming Industry #2

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In this video, I break down the hidden war between greedy game design and player trust — starting with one of the earliest examples of Pay to Win in arcade history. From Stern’s Lost Tomb to modern progression systems, I explore how developers quietly introduced pay-to-win mechanics and why we need to call them out.

Sources:
Retro365. “Bits from My Personal Collection: Lost Tomb – Inspired by the Silver Screen.” Retro365, 12 June 2021, https://retro365.blog/2021/06/12/bits-from-my-personal-collection-lost-tomb-inspired-by-the-silver-screen. Accessed 15 July 2025.

16-Bit World. “The Making of Berzerk.” 16bitworld.com, https://16bitworld.com/the-making-of-berzerk. Accessed 15 July 2025.

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Old Classic Retro Gaming. “Arcade Game: Lost Tomb (1982 Stern Electronics).” YouTube, 10 July 2013, https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxTah9yteualaHgW6Z9x65cfXiVbDkF0b3?si=Q40-Ib9bdiHHdfL5. Accessed 15 July 2025.

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