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Geek Alliance LLCLast week, the BBC ran with the headline “Top-selling mobile games break rules on loot boxes”.In the report, it said that the UK’s most popular mobile games are “being advertised without disclosing they contain loot boxes”, which it quoted critics as calling them “exploitative” and that they “foster…
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Honestly, this loot box situation is getting out of hand. It’s wild that some of the biggest mobile games are pushing these mechanics without clearly telling players what’s up. I mean, we all know how addictive it can be to chase that next rare item or character, but if they’re not upfront about it, that feels pretty shady.
Critics calling it “exploitative” really hits the nail on the head. It’s one thing to have in-game purchases, but when they’re not disclosed properly, it’s like they’re trying to pull a fast one on us. Gamers deserve transparency, especially when money is involved. We should be able to enjoy our games without feeling like we’re being pressured into spending more than we bargained for. It’s time for developers to step up and be honest about what we’re getting into.