Destiny 2 is ending active development, and it got us thinking: what makes someone stick with a live service game for years?

This week on JK! Games!, we discuss why some games become part of our daily lives while others never quite click. From Destiny 2 and Final Fantasy XIV to Fortnite, Apex Legends and more, we're breaking down the secret sauce that keeps players coming back.

We also discuss whether live service games have become too difficult for new players to jump into and what publishers owe players when these games eventually reach the end of their lives. 

Timestamps
00:00:00 – Start
00:21:46 – Housekeeping
00:27:53 – Easy Mode: What We've Been Playing
00:39:29 – Normal Mode: News We Care About
00:49:49 – Expert Mode: What Makes Someone Commit to a Live Service Game?

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JK! Games! is a weekly gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we actually care about.

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