Insert Coin
How We Monetized Play
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Narrated by:
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Terry Silverthorne
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By:
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James Johnson
About this listen
Why did games go from joy-filled to pay-to-win? How did loot boxes, season passes, and virtual currencies take over?
Insert Coin is not just a history—it’s a reveal. Discover how we got from Pong to Fortnite. Understand the psychology behind microtransactions. And explore the rise of indie rebellion in a world of soulless grind.
If you’ve ever felt like your favorite pastime turned into a transaction—this book explains why.
Welcome to the game beneath the game.
Insert Coin. Press Start. Wake up.
©2025 James Johnson (P)2025 James Johnson
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