DiscoverTech News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!'Valve does not get anywhere near enough criticism': DayZ creator Dean Hall says the 'gambling mechanics' of Valve's monetization strategy 'have absolutely no place' in videogames
'Valve does not get anywhere near enough criticism': DayZ creator Dean Hall says the 'gambling mechanics' of Valve's monetization strategy 'have absolutely no place' in videogames

'Valve does not get anywhere near enough criticism': DayZ creator Dean Hall says the 'gambling mechanics' of Valve's monetization strategy 'have absolutely no place' in videogames

Update: 2025-10-28
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Valve's CS2 update sparks debate on gaming's predatory economy, with Dean Hall, creator of DayZ, criticizing the company's loot box system. Hall challenges developers to share data on loot boxes' impact and proposes a new free-to-play model for his upcoming game, Kitten Space Agency. Meanwhile, Valve faces criticism for creating grey markets and 'technofeudalism' in gaming.

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'Valve does not get anywhere near enough criticism': DayZ creator Dean Hall says the 'gambling mechanics' of Valve's monetization strategy 'have absolutely no place' in videogames

'Valve does not get anywhere near enough criticism': DayZ creator Dean Hall says the 'gambling mechanics' of Valve's monetization strategy 'have absolutely no place' in videogames