It was the presentation that was bad (Gaming)

by Cody Miller , Music of the Spheres - Never Forgot, Sunday, April 13, 2025, 09:48 (1 day, 17 hours, 14 min. ago) @ Avateur

There’s a lot of truth regarding loot boxes and other Skinner box techniques that try to get people addicted or coming back for more beyond whether the game itself is fun, but I think you’re discounting how many people are motivated by having a great experience with their friends. Over and over again. Like Halo multiplayer for hours and hours on end with no benefit beyond just trying to win.

Not at all. That's the quintessential 'casual' experience.