Free-to-Play mechanics bring persistence and progress to simple game systems, only to slam players into a frustrating paywall. But replace real money with in-game money that every player earns by enjoying the main single player game, and suddenly the same mechanics that make free-to-play so maddening become the foundation for a memorable and even beloved mini-game like Gwent or Blitzball.
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♪ Intro Music: "Penguin Cap" by CarboHydroM
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♪ Outro Music: "Alone in the Miiverse" by Dj CUTMAN
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