Ethical Concerns of Psychological Design

An eye-opening look at psychological tricks in games (loot boxes, FOMO, reward schedules) and the responsibility of designers. It discusses how games can exploit player psychology (e.g., loot boxes resembling slot machines) and why ethics matter. You will consider the impact of design on behavior, learning to spot manipulative patterns. This instills the importance of ethical design choices and caring about players’ well-being.