It's quite clear that many games with loot boxes are cribbing from the design and psychology of gambling machines, but it's rare to see this as brazen as in NBA 2K20. For the MyTeam mode (similar to Fifa Ultimate Team) of their next b-ball 'em up, they're going all-in with slot machines, pachinko, and even a spinny prize wheel. Players can't pay money to play these but they are meant to add an extra thrill and engagement to a mode which does sell packs of character cards. That's mighty bold considering parent company Take-Two are trying to convince governments that loot boxes are nothing to do with gambling.
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