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E21: Subs, Doms, Surprise, and Suspense

E21: Subs, Doms, Surprise, and Suspense

Update: 2024-01-22
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Eric starts 2024 with a new paper on League of Legends published by leading researchers. Is there an optimal amount of excitement in matches, and if so, where is it? Chris returns from Italy, and holy cannoli, did he have a "time" while  Phil laments subscription-based pricing as the antithesis of game monetization.  The crew agrees to spend money on Magic The Gathering this year.

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