Matthew’s* father had no idea his son was even gambling, let alone deep in debt, until he got a terrifying phone call
  • Sterile_Technique@lemmy.worldEnglish
    23·
    2 months ago

    Yeah those microtransactions didn’t lead to gambling, they are gambling.

    Gambling aimed at minors via that lootbox shit was a thing even before videogames - earliest example I’m aware of are baseball cards. Our failure to legislate that shit into the grave at day 1 is why we’re in this situation now.

    • conciselyverbose@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      9·
      2 months ago

      Digital is so much worse than physical, though.

      The difference in friction is huge. At least you notice if you buy a grand worth of baseball card packs.