Diablo Immortal and the funding model of Blizzard’s latest title are highly discussed topics in the gaming world. Diablo Immortal utilizes MMO mechanics and social systems to entice players into gambling. Therefore, Leya, Maik, and Schuhmann discuss in this episode of the MeinMMO podcast about the shop of Diablo Immortal and how Blizzard even surpasses the Gacha games from Netmarble.
Currently, there is hardly a bigger topic in gaming than Diablo Immortal. The mobile version from Blizzard causes one negative headline after another in the gaming press.
Even well-known Twitch streamers like Quinn69 have little good to say about the action RPG. The streamer spent €15,000 until he got a desired item.
Yes, there is no question: Diablo Immortal is Pay2Win. This became clear relatively quickly after the release. However, how deep and insidious the gambling mechanics really are could only be seen after a few weeks.
Blizzard exploits the core mechanics of MMOs to make gambling in Diablo Immortal very appealing to players.
Therefore, the MeinMMO editorial team decided to dive deeper into the topic and explain how it all came about.
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