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[–] bob_omb_battlefield 16 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Yes. It's clickbait because it doesn't tell you the name of the game.

[–] AwesomeLowlander -5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Huh. I guess that's a matter of perspective? I wasn't interested in the name, and even after reading the article I don't recall what the name was. I just found the story interesting.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I don't really think it's a matter of perspective. These sites all omit the title of whatever thing it is they're talking about so you have to click through to find out. They do it because research has shown it works to increase clicks. That is well within the definition of clickbait.