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Free-to-play games' dependence on big-spending whales is strong evidence that they are a negative development
Drawn from what Patrick McKenzie said, then moved away from
What Patrick McKenzie actually said
- Patrick McKenzie Software engineer and writer, known online as patio11
Recalls holdingI used to think that free-to-play games’ dependence on whales was strong evidence that they were a negative development, but I heard an argument from the CEO of Kongregate which changed my mind.
Their words nowMany whales are simply employed professionals who enjoy what they enjoy, and professionals historically spend a lot of money on what they enjoy.
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