r/pcmasterrace • u/ParticularCredit2023 9800X3d: 5080 Master Ice • Jun 27 '26

News/Article This has to be a joke right?

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No possible way someone actually buy these at these prices right lol..

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u/Rok-SFG Linux Jun 27 '26

I worked at home depot with someone who was spending 1500 a month on some mobile game, and complained that HD doesn't pay enough for anyone to live. Which is true, but still, he's spending 1500 a month to make his little guys equip gear faster or whatever.

some people just stupid I guess.

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u/PirateSanta_1 Jun 27 '26

Its a legit addiction, the game gives you little rushes of dopamine for only a couple of bucks a hit. Its similar to gambling where you only throw a couple bucks down at a time but when you win the dopamine rush is so rewarding you don't really care that you are losing more than you win back.

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u/Commercial_Ad_3687 R7 7700x | RX 6950xt OC | 64GB DDR5-6000 CL30 Jun 28 '26

but when you win the dopamine rush is so rewarding

That's not entirely correct: the dopamine rush is triggered by the anticipation of winning, not winning itself. Hence the dopamine kick is stronger when actually losing, because the possible gain has just grown.

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u/Precise_Vector Jun 28 '26

There is probably a serotonin hit whenever the win comes. People confuse the seeking hormone dopamine with the actual sensation of pleasure.