Are Microtransactions Killing Game Joy?

Localthunk’s take on microtransactions in Balatro really hits home for me. As someone who loves a clean, immersive gameplay loop, I can’t help but agree—those endless pop-ups and paid add-ons in other games totally break the vibe. Should more devs follow Balatro’s lead and ditch microtransactions for a pure, buy-and-play experience? Or are we missing out on something by avoiding them? Let’s hear your thoughts! #GameDesign #Microtransactions #PlayerExperience #Games