loot boxes

Fuck Fortnite. Fuck Fortnite for shamelessly exploiting the work of smaller, often marginalised creators and making obscene profits off it, while giving nothing back. Fuck Fortnite for doing nothing but riding trends while contributing nothing of value of its own. Fuck Fortnite for the gambling psychology that drives its entire …

After widely-publicised moves by Belgian and Dutch authorities to bring loot boxes and similar mechanics under the countries’ strict gambling laws, we’re starting to see an effect: Take Two Interactive have altered the MyTeam mode of NBA 2K for those regions, removing the ability to spend real money on randomised card packs. …