so, you guys know how sometimes you just get caught up in buying games on steam, even if you know you'll never actually play them? like, they're just so cheap and it's so easy to click that "add to cart" button. well, it turns out that's not just a steam thing - there's actually a whole type of website out there designed to give you that same feeling of buying stuff, without actually spending any money.



these "dopamine sites" are kind of wild - they let you browse fake stores, add items to your cart, and even track fake deliveries. it's like a simulation of online shopping, but without the financial consequence. and apparently, they're pretty popular in korea. i can see why, too - it's like a game, but without the pressure of actually having to play anything.



but what's really interesting is that someone has made a steam-themed version of one of these dopamine sites. it's called steam sales simulator, and it's basically a perfect replica of the steam store - you can browse games, add them to your cart, and even buy fake cosmetics. it's pretty surreal, to be honest. i mean, i found myself getting caught up in it, clicking "add to cart" on all these games i'll never play, just for the feeling of it.



i have to admit, it's a little scary how well it works. after just a few minutes of playing around on the site, i had amassed a huge fake game collection and was feeling pretty good about it. but at the same time, it's also kind of sad - i mean, what does it say about us that we're willing to settle for a fake version of the thrill of buying games, rather than actually playing them?Read more: Full article on www.pcgamer.com

What do you think about this?