You say that like it's a bad thing. There's been a lot of talk about 'gamification' of web sites/apps. Trophies/achievements are one of the biggest things on

You say that like it's a bad thing. There's been a lot of talk about 'gamification' of web sites/apps. Trophies/achievements are one of the biggest things on that list. I like them. Besides bragging rights (which I have never yet used) they also give me some clear goals that are outside the box, like collecting all the widgets, or destroying all the cameras. Things that don't actually mean anything in the context of the game, but provide addition enjoyment and playtime.