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  96.                    <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Ashley Adams for contributing the article "Dynamic Pricing Models for Seasonal Content in Live Service Games".
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  99.                    <p>The gaming industry's commercial landscape is fiercely competitive, with companies employing diverse monetization strategies such as microtransactions, downloadable content (DLC), and subscription models to sustain and grow their player bases. Balancing player engagement with revenue generation is a delicate dance that requires thoughtful design and consideration of player feedback.</p>
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