In this episode of “By Design”, we ask the question, “What power do players have in the market?”.

The recent Playstation / Arrowhead situation alongside Escape from Tarkov’s aggressive “non-DLC” release has forced the hand of players to not only shout on social media, but also vote with their wallets and reviews.

0:00 – Intro
0:57 – The Success of Helldivers 2
4:40 – Sony’s Own Goal
8:03 – How Players Push Back
11:30 – Play to Win Tarkov

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Hosted, Written & Edited by Danny O’Dwyer

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