This week, we talk about confidence, game balance, and walled gardens. Tech companies race to lock users into closed ecosystems to, theoretically, maximize their own profits. But as those walls go up, innovation slows down and users lose control over creativity and choice. It’s capitalism in action!

Support Crashlands 2!

Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/

Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4

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00:25 Intro

00:44 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

01:08 Mini golf

07:10 Balance problem

46:44 Challosis: Are you an Android or iPhone family?

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