How Gacha design ruined Genshin Impact and breeds toxicity

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00:00 Genshin good walking simulator
01:34 People getting tired of Genshin
02:28 Genshin doesn't know what it is
07:02 Gacha games explanation and good parts
09:59 Why gacha design problematic
17:43 Ok, but Genshin is different
19:49 JK, Genshin bad
21:11 The real game was the waifus you found along the way
28:51 How gacha design affects story
33:27 Why anniversary backlash
34:15 Genshin is designed to waste your time, FOMO
46:25 Genshin video makers are contributing to the problem
49:25 ... by manufacturing discontent
50:52 ... and focusing on DPS
54:22 Limited combat design in Genshin
56:30 MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY
58:15 Conclusion