"Unlocks" and the gamification of gaming

  “LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD INSTANTLY!” I blinked. I had just launched Battlefield 3, and for some reason there a pop-up promising me…fairness? “Tired of fighting an uphill battle against Battlefield veterans?” it continued.  “The Ultimate Shortcut Bundle unlocks 119

Alien Swarm Unlocks Special Hat in TF2

Completing two online co-op campaigns in Alien Swarm, nets you this hat drop in Team Fortress 2–reportedly, the first time Valve has done something like this. And, since Alien Swarm is free, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be playing it,