noun | ˈlu .doʊ.saɪd
From "ludo-" (Latin: ludere, to play) and "-cide" (Latin: caedere, to kill). Literally: "the killing of play."
The deliberate and often greed-driven destruction of a video game's integrity, playability, or soul — typically executed by out-of-touch executives, shareholders, or decision-makers who prioritize monetization and market trends over player experience, artistic vision, or game design principles.
From "ludo-" (Latin: ludere, to play) and "-cide" (Latin: caedere, to kill). Literally: "the killing of play."
The deliberate and often greed-driven destruction of a video game's integrity, playability, or soul — typically executed by out-of-touch executives, shareholders, or decision-makers who prioritize monetization and market trends over player experience, artistic vision, or game design principles.
"They turned the beloved single-player RPG into a live-service lootbox hellscape. It was straight-up ludocide."
"The CEO committed ludocide when they forced NFTs into a game about environmental restoration."
"This update reeks of ludocide. Who thought this was a good idea?"
"The CEO committed ludocide when they forced NFTs into a game about environmental restoration."
"This update reeks of ludocide. Who thought this was a good idea?"
by UnnamedSettler March 27, 2025
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by Prince Theron Element November 23, 2021
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This guy, oh he's something alright. This sly motherfucker is part of the dark triad. He's manipulative, charming and he gets his way, and if he doesn't get his way, he won't quit until he gets it. Overall he's chill, doesn't care about much, he just let's shit flow, he's like 'whatever happens, happens'. But don't get in his way because he will turn you into an enemy, and you don't want to be an enemy of this guy, or anyone who's apart of the dark triad. This guy straight up looks like a pretty boy when he's all dressed up. But if he doesn't want women all over him he won't dress like a king. Watch out guys, he'll take your girl without even saying a word!
by Prince Theron Element November 23, 2021
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by Prince Theron Element November 23, 2021
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As he pondered over the overwhelming circumstances around him, he drifted into ludicide.
He is overwhelmed and ludicidal.
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by Destin W. January 20, 2022
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