Grumpy Old Geeks Topics In-app spending in mobile games Topic In-app spending in mobile games 3 mentions in 1 episode The hosts discuss how game progression, competition, and offers encourage purchases. Mentions 113: No Food, No Poop... No Level Up. Jun 6, 2015 1:03:24 you can not do anything in these games unless you buy shit 1:04:31 Everything gets cheaper and cheaper and cheaper as I continue to not buy 1:07:57 if you are at all invested, you're opening up your wallet