Sentences with phrase «of loot box mechanics»

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According to a recent news story, Senator Kevin Ranker, a Democrat representing Orcas Island, introduced a bill that asks state officials and game developers to figure out whether loot boxes and other similar game mechanics are nothing more than a form of gambling that takes advantage of children.

We expressed doubts at the time about this change having any effect on the popularity of gacha mechanics in mobile games, and so far we haven't seen any tangible effect on loot boxes in mobile games.

Apple itself, as we wrote a few weeks back, has quietly changed the App Store Review Guidelines to force developers to disclose the odds of» «loot boxes» or other mechanics that provide randomized virtual items for purchase.»

Indeed, barely a second goes by where one of its core elements doesn't bring to mind the superior experience offered by other games, from the shooting mechanics of Quake and Unreal Tournament, to the mobility tactics of Titanfall and Tribes, to Overwatch «s own objective - based gameplay, specific character classes, and «Loot Box» reward system.

The verdict is now in, and the investigation concluded that, out of ten investigated games, four must adjust their loot box mechanics or be reprimanded.

Because of the backlash to Battlefront II, Shadow of War, and similar mechanics in Need for Speed Payback, loot boxes are currently being dissected in gaming and non-gaming communities as to whether they constitute gambling.

After so many episodes of controversy surrounding overt pay - to - win mechanics and shamelessly overpriced microtransactions, the loot box is the publisher's way of dressing up monetisation in more palatable packaging.

Now, we have all sorts of genres offering «Legendary Driver Gears» or «Epic Rifle Camos», and it's no coincidence that the increased presence of rarity mechanics in games correlates with the proliferation of the loot box.

The verdict is now in, and the investigation concluded that, out of ten investigated games, four must adjust their loot box mechanics or be reprimanded.

Sadly, it seems that trying to make a modern version of NBA Jam ended up being a loot box ridden progression with mechanics that are not pick up and play friendly.

And you can certainly question the wisdom of shoehorning the loot - box mechanic in.

Dan Trolaro, the Assistant Executive Director of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, explained, «The mechanics within a loot box look and feel like a gamble.»

While I appreciate your position and concerns, given the longevity of loot boxes as an in - game mechanic, there does not appear to be any concrete evidence of «gaming disorders» stemming from loot boxes nor am I aware of any scientific evidence indicating that unlocking loot boxes has any psychological impact on children more specifically.

I'm seeing lots of AAA studio recruiters starting to approach me and my peers in F2P mobile because they know they're not getting these monetisation mechanics, like loot boxes, right.

Out of all the paid catch up mechanics you can think of, why suggest loot boxes when they don't even guarantee that you'll catch up?

The writer of the Gamespot article seems to have suggested loot boxes to them as a catch up mechanic for people who can't or don't want to grind the hunts due to time constraints.

The first and most important thing we'd say after years playing FIFA Ultimate Team, League of Legends and Overwatch, among other games that use loot boxes and free - to - play mechanics, is that players are happiest - and still spend loads of money - if you focus on cosmetics rather than items that alter gameplay.

It's hard to deny the impact of loot boxes on gaming, though, with big developers spending a ton of money and development time optimizing their use and the various mechanics that will make them more «attractive.»

We expressed doubts at the time about this change having any effect on the popularity of gacha mechanics in mobile games, and so far we haven't seen any tangible effect on loot boxes in mobile games.

According to a recent news story, Senator Kevin Ranker, a Democrat representing Orcas Island, introduced a bill that asks state officials and game developers to figure out whether loot boxes and other similar game mechanics are nothing more than a form of gambling that takes advantage of children.

Apple itself, as we wrote a few weeks back, has quietly changed the App Store Review Guidelines to force developers to disclose the odds of» «loot boxes» or other mechanics that provide randomized virtual items for purchase.»

However, the title was so affected by loot - box mechanics that followers loudly voice their displeasure, EA revamped the system, and it served as a tipping level for a number of representatives throughout the United States to start investigations into potential loot - box laws.

Much like Battlefront II and Middle - earth: Shadow of War, it's not required to buy into the loot box mechanics to be successful, but it certainly makes it easier.

Lee also wants a warning on games that have «gambling - based mechanics» and to state the odds of winning what's in the loot boxes.

The prevalence of in - game micro-transactions, often referred to as «loot boxes,» raises several concerns surrounding the use of psychological principles and enticing mechanics that closely mirror those often found in casinos and games of chance.

BioWare is also hoping to avoid the mistakes made by Destiny 2, which has been in hot water for a lack of content, manipulative mechanics, exploitative loot boxes, and Bungie's flimsy PR.

Organizations related to the gaming industry have denied loot boxes mirror the gambling mechanics of casino games.

Others believe the gaming industry is becoming increasingly reliant on gambling - like mechanics to make money, which, according to Keith Whyte, Executive Director with the National Council on Problem Gambling, could explain the reluctance of companies to recognize loot boxes as a form of gambling.

A bill introduced by state Sen. Kevin Ranker, D - Orcas Island, this month in the Legislature aims to find out just that, asking Washington officials and game developers to determine whether loot boxes — and similar video game mechanics — are a form of gambling that preys on children.

This is all in the wake of people expressing their distaste over Battlefront II's loot box mechanics over the weekend.

The loot boxes of Battlefront II seemed to presage an industry that produced lavish video lottery machines, where all art had been sublimated into mere backdrops for mechanics whose sole purpose was the extraction of maximum profit.