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Microtransactions reach new level of hell once thought impossible with buy now, pay later options: "Interest-free biweekly payments or longer-term monthly installments" (www.gamesradar.com)
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[โ€“] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 13 points 2 days ago (1 children)

it's gambling for children is why. While I can choose to not buy the MTX inside a game, children and some young adults are more vulnerable to psychologically manipulative dark patterns that have been designed to mimic addiction as closely as possible.

[โ€“] mindbleach@sh.itjust.works -1 points 2 days ago

Fuck them kids. Children aren't why these bastards are offering financing for this industry-swallowing abuse.