Diablo and Diablo II have some of the most addictive loot-finding in any game ever made. This was by design, and fed the core gameplay loop from day one. In a recent interview with Ars Technica, ...

Slot machines have been a staple of the casino industry for decades, drawing in players with their flashing lights, enticing sounds, and the promise of a life-changing jackpot. While these games may ...

We have touched before on the current swathe of games using gambling mechanics in “non-gambling” environments and the success they have had. We have had the huge success of Balatro and more recently ...

The Rocky Mountain Collegian Sponsored Content Why do Crash and Mines feel so different from slots? We analyse the design psychology, player agency, and the shift from passive to active gambling.