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Genshin Impact Won't Let Me Spend Money Anymore, And I'm Finally Free

I have a complicated relationship with Genshin Impact. I adore its vast, lovingly handcrafted world and charming characters. I hate how its intertwining systems whisper to me in a million different voices: “Spend money.” But there’s no denying that the system works; to date, I’ve probably spent around $60 on the technically free game. Now, though, I can’t spend a single cent. The game won’t let me.

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RIP, Xbox Live (2002-2021)

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Global Chip Shortage, Affecting Everything From PS5s To Graphics Cards, Is Becoming A "Crisis"

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The 12 Best Games For The Nintendo Switch

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Steam Flat-Out Refuses To Sell Sleazy Pick-Up Game Super Seducer 3

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Have You Ever Successfully Returned To An Ancient Save File?

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Breath Of The Wild Mod Aims To Add A Whole New Story Expansion

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Post-Launch Woes Continue

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Fallout 76's 2021 Roadmap Shows More Story Content Coming This Summer

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What’s New In Fall Guys Season Four Today

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Watch Dogs: Legion Multiplayer Impressions

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The Thieves Who Pack the Most Punch in Persona 5 Strikers

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There's A Lot More Bravely Default 2 After The Credits

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Bravely Default II’s Grand Music Does Most Of Its Storytelling

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Eternal Sonata Literally Includes Some Of The Greatest Music Of All Time

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