Gaming monetisation didn't arrive as a villain. It arrived as a reasonable proposition — a way to fund ongoing development and to reward engaged players. Then the reasonable proposition became a psychology experiment. Then the psychology experiment became the product. Here's how it happened and why you should be annoyed about it.

As fans of Elder Scrolls Online already know by now, this year is bringing a shift to a seasonal content release model for the MMORPG, including new events, an eventual enfolding of DLC into the game for free, and a business model update that centers on a battle pass system. But what about the benefits […]