The Verge1 week agoVideo gamesSony reverses unpopular Helldivers 2 decision after blistering player reactionPlayer backlash can severely impact game ratings and developer decisions. [ more ]
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uxdesign.cc3 months agoBooksCan UX design solve review bombing?Review bombing campaigns make it difficult to trust star ratings on platforms like Goodreads. Goodreads is investing in improvements to detect violations of community and review guidelines. [ more ]
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