Psychological mechanisms in video game monetization: A typology of contemporary strategies beyond loot boxes

Journal of Behavioral Addictions · Published 2026-05-11 · DOI 10.1556/2006.2026.00038

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Jan Ivern, Xavier Carbonell, Mark D. Griffiths

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2026

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Ivern, J., Carbonell, X., Griffiths, M. (2026). Psychological mechanisms in video game monetization: A typology of contemporary strategies beyond loot boxes. Journal of Behavioral Addictions. https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2026.00038

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