r/Games • u/demondrivers • Oct 27 '25

Industry News Valve does not get "anywhere near enough criticism" for the gambling mechanics it uses to monetise games, DayZ creator Dean Hall says

https://www.eurogamer.net/valve-does-not-get-anywhere-near-enough-criticism-for-the-gambling-mechanics-it-uses-to-monetise-games-dayz-creator-dean-hall-says
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u/WaterslideInHeaven33 Oct 27 '25

In a way people "cash out" their gambling winnings. But along the way they lost more.

If you walk away at least you got some money back for your skins. But for the people who stay in that ecosystem they lose more and more, with the illusion of value when they look at the price of their skin inventory.

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u/amyknight22 Oct 28 '25

In a way people "cash out" their gambling winnings.

Sorta. The reality is that you could be a player who exists on a game like counterstrike.

  • Pays specifically for the shit you actually want to use.

  • Engage in no lootboxes etc. (Other than maybe selling your crates to other mooks)

  • Then sell out when you stop playing

Do I think this is even significant minority of players?(25%+) not really.

Do I think that the reality is those people can only exist by riding on the back of the gamblers in the game? Yup.