The EA Loot Box Drama Thread

[Cap'n Coconuts]

Here's a fine thread for discussing Electronic Arts, Star Wars: Battlefront II, loot boxes, and other related goodies! So, where to begin?

So, not too long ago, EA released Battlefront II. The games was riddled with bugs (at least, the version Jim Sterling played) and filled to the brim with loot boxes! For those not in the know, a loot box is a microtransaction where you buy random game things with real money, and Battlefront II all but expected you to buy loads of them. You could play hours upon hours to start unlocking things, but who wants to do that?

This blew up spectacularly, causing EA to lose billions in stock value and attracting unwanted attention from government regulators. To date it seems EA is continuing to dig itself a hole by blaming canon for not having pink Darth Vader and other cosmetics as well as aggressively monetizing other games (swear warning).

So get your popcorn and join me on EA's wild ride.