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Nintendo Facing Lawsuit Over ‘Immoral’ Loot Boxes In Mario Kart Tour
Nintendo isn’t immune from the backlash against loot boxes, and now a recently filed lawsuit claims the video game company used “dark patterns” to trick younger players into spending money on Mario Kart Tour’s “immoral” microtransactions.
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Loot Boxes Would Be For Adults Only If Australian Bill Passes
Following the example set by governments in places like Belgium and the Netherlands, an Australian politician has put forward a bill that would, if passed into law, massively restrict the use of loot boxes in video games aimed at children.
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Overwatch 2’s Free-To-Play Grind And Battle Pass System Has Players Wanting Loot Boxes Back
In the two weeks Overwatch 2 has been live — yes, it’s only been two weeks — players have become so disappointed with the hero shooter’s free-to-play grind and battle pass system that they’re longing for the days when the original game had loot boxes.