In this episode of Gaming Views, we’re diving into the very real, often frustrating world of "forever games."

We sit down to explore the thin line between a masterpiece like World of Warcraft or Helldivers 2 and the high-profile wrecks like Concord and Suicide Squad that tried to capture lightning in a bottle but ended up with empty servers.

From the ancient history of 1970s MUDs to our current obsession with Arc Raiders and the looming "Ramageddon" crisis of 2026, we’re breaking down the core loops that keep us hooked and the predatory tactics that push us away.

Whether we're debating the potential of a Baldur's Gate TV show or mourning the loss of the "manual save," join us as we figure out if the industry’s obsession with retention is actually killing the joy of play.

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