![]() The crucial thing to understand about loot boxes is that they give you items that you could otherwise get simply by playing the game. In some games, like Overwatch or Destiny, the items are largely cosmetic, while in others - like Battlefront II - they have a more direct impact on gameplay. ![]() Star Wars Battlefront II is only the latest and most extreme example of growing discontent over an increasingly common video game monetization strategy known as “loot boxes” or “loot crates.” While specific implementations vary, the basic idea is that you can spend real money on in-game currency that can be used to buy a bundle of randomized items, or loot. ![]() ![]() ![]() In an attempt to mitigate a spiraling controversy that saw several death threats made in response to what turned out to be the most downvoted comment in the history of Reddit, EA has announced that it’s tweaking its new Star Wars video game to let you play as Darth Vader faster.
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