US State Senator Says Star Wars Battlefront 2's Loot Boxes Are "Predatory"

US State Senator Says Star Wars Battlefront 2's Loot Boxes Are "Predatory"

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https://www.gamespot.com/articles/us-state-senator-says-star-wars-battlefront-2s-loo/1100-6455147/

United States politicians representing the state of Hawaii have condemned the use of loot boxes in Star Wars Battlefront II, describing it as a "predatory practice" that can take advantage of vulnerable people. In a press conference, state representative Chris Lee said he was taking action in order to "ensure future protections for kids, youth, and everyone [else]."

"This game is a Star Wars-themed online casino designed to lure kids into spending money. It's a trap," he said. "This is something we need to address to ensure that particularly kids who are underage, who are not psychologically and emotionally mature enough to gamble--which is why gambling is prohibited under [the age of] 21--are protected from being trapped into these cycles which have compelled many folks to spend thousands of dollars in gaming fees online."

US State Senator Says Star Wars Battlefront 2's Loot Boxes Are "Predatory"

Nov 22, 2017, 7:26pm UTC
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/us-state-senator-says-star-wars-battlefront-2s-loo/1100-6455147/ >United States politicians representing the state of Hawaii have condemned the use of loot boxes in Star Wars Battlefront II, describing it as a "predatory practice" that can take advantage of vulnerable people. In a press conference, state representative Chris Lee said he was taking action in order to "ensure future protections for kids, youth, and everyone [else]." >"This game is a Star Wars-themed online casino designed to lure kids into spending money. It's a trap," he said. "This is something we need to address to ensure that particularly kids who are underage, who are not psychologically and emotionally mature enough to gamble--which is why gambling is prohibited under [the age of] 21--are protected from being trapped into these cycles which have compelled many folks to spend thousands of dollars in gaming fees online."