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The psychology behind Pokémon X and Ys merciless, brutal grind

2013-10-23 18:45:06| Extremetech

With the recent release of Pokémon X and Y instantly becoming the fastest selling installment in the venerable franchise, outsiders may be looking in wondering why a "children's game" has become so popular with every demographic of gamer. The answer, quite simply, is because of the series' merciless, brutal grind. Why, though, is a universally hated mechanic so appealing when applied to adorable pocket monsters?

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