As gaming becomes the dominant form of entertainment this century, game developers increasingly track player behavior to tailor experiences that will keep people playing longer and spending more money.
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Future of Gaming

Producer: Jacob Templin
Editors: Anne Checler and Jeff Bernier
Video games are more artistic, interesting, and immersive than ever before. As gaming becomes the dominant form of entertainment this century, game developers increasingly track player behavior to tailor experiences that will keep people playing longer and spending more money. So even as games become more artistic and interesting, they’re looking more and more like gambling all the time.
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