04-26-2018, 06:43 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-26-2018, 06:47 PM by DerVVulfman.)
(04-26-2018, 06:33 AM)KDC Wrote: Well anyway, in a different topic, looks like Belgium is asking some game devs to remove their Lootboxes.
They've classified lootboxes as gambling, let alone introducing children into gambling. In a number of cases, you're actually spending real money to get virtual items. And it found that three popular games – Overwatch, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Fifa 18 – were in violation of gambling legislation. EA and Blizzard aren't talking, but Valve is opening up a dialog with Belgium on this issue.
In this case, Belgium is spot on. DLC is one thing, but loot boxes? You're spending money for a chance to get what you want in a roulette-wheel styled system. TOTALLY unrelated to Gem Roulette that kicks A$$ Unfortunately, you usually don't get what you're trying for, and it is introducing gambling to minors who often play these games.