The episode was directed by Timothy Bailey and written by Ryan Koh.
Principal Skinner catches the students playing the game on computers at school, and Bart bribes Skinner by turning some of the currency into real money, which can be used to fund the school.
One day, they are attacked in the game by students from another school, who are also monetizing the glitch.
Later, Ned Flanders checks in on the rest of the Simpsons and finds them all addicted to the video game, which frightens him.
Michael Price confirmed it and revealed Bart's major role in the episode.
Tony Sokol of Den of Geek gave the episode 4.5 out of 5 stars.
[5] Zack Zwiezen of Kotaku stated that writer Ryan Koh seemed familiar enough with video game culture that the plot was successfully authentic.