Ludocide
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?"
Ludocide by UnnamedSettler March 27, 2025
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