what happened to all the unlockables?

Aug 26, 2026 33:34

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the dopamine hit vs. the really cool stuff ••• Nate "SPyKe" Foote and Mark talk about the lost art of unlockables in games, how paid DLC and dopamine hits have taken their place, and how we long for significant rewards in games and real life. Post Games episode referenced: "Games Can Save Us From the Hell of Silicon Valley Optimization"

Let us know: What's your favorite unlockable?