Deemed “unfair, deceptive, and unlawful”.
Loot boxes have been around for a little while now, yet their implementation in games continues to face scrutiny and controversy. In the latest development concerning this particular form of microtransactions, major publisher Take-Two interactive is facing a class action lawsuit over its use of loot boxes in the NBA 2K franchise.
Originally reported by Bloomberg, the suit was filed on behalf of a minor and their guardian, with the complainant stating that loot boxes “psychologically distance” players from the true financial impact of such purchases, with minors being particularly susceptible to their appeal.
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