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Originally posted by SlimFast_GymRatThis has already been addressed by the PEGI/ESRB. They don't consider it virtual gambling, but it walks a fine line with its visuals.
In case you missed the article: http://www.polygon.com/2019/8/31/208...t-boxes-myteamComment
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Re: Angryjoe's 2k take.
Originally posted by SlimFast_GymRatThis has already been addressed by the PEGI/ESRB. They don't consider it virtual gambling, but it walks a fine line with its visuals.
In case you missed the article: http://www.polygon.com/2019/8/31/208...t-boxes-myteam
IMO, regardless of the "Is it gambling or not?" issue, trusting the company which is arguably the most aggressive one out there when it comes to pushing microtransactions(or as Take 2 likes to call it.... "Recurrent Customer Spending") to effectively regulate itself is an incredibly bad idea.Comment
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And if you're still a "role player" level after playing the game for 9 months, that's a "you" problem. It's a competitive create-a-player mode. If you're only playing the game 1 hour a week, you don't deserve the player you want. Sorry. You get out of the game what you put into it.Last edited by Kstat; 09-02-2019, 03:25 PM.Comment
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To answer you question, it doesn't bother me that people can pay for a higher overall. As I mentioned before, ideally those people should be playing against other people with similar overalls which has been addressed for NBA 2K20. We'll see how they plays out this year.Last edited by ksuttonjr76; 09-02-2019, 04:12 PM.Comment
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That's not the point tho. It's like going to a salon that doubles as you know what. When the cops show up, saying that, "We offer tons of services that don't break the law" isn't going to be a good arguement. Take Two has unfortunately dipped into the realm of possible illegality and may or may not suffer the consequences.
Trust us, we all know that you don't have to spend a dime over $60 in order to get your money's worth with this game. That doesn't change the gravity of the situation though.MLB: Minnesota Twins
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That's not exactly the greatest analogy though... it's more like a fast food restaurant, where you can pay for the regular meal or you can exchange an item or get a bigger size for an upcharge. The meal is the same price it always was, the add-ons, which you don't need to enjoy that meal, are what costs extra. Currently, micro-transactions don't break any laws. If they are regulated, that's up to the government to decide.Comment
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That's correct when it comes to VC itself. Having a virtual currency in a video game isn't illegal in the slightest. The problem is how VC and real money become indistinguishable inside of the video game. If VC is being used in situations that simulate gambling (Ante Up is 100% gambling and I can't be convinced otherwise), then real money is being gambled as well. That's where the legality of the situation is in question. If VC couldnt be bought with real money, the discussion would be less about the legality of 2K letting people gamble, and more about how predatory and scummy the business practice is. Right now, Take Two is being attacked for both; as well they should be.
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Lol. Sorry, this is funny to me. I don't play MyTeam or any of those modes ,so it doesn't concern me. No one is putting a gun to your head to buy packs or whatever is going on. I get both sides of the coin, but I am happy there's conversation.
P.S. Borderlands has slot machines, ban it!!!! It's gambling! Stop using fake money you earned in the game for fake weapons! It's unethical!Comment
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Originally posted by NoLeafCloverSorry but this mindset is just weird to me.
"You have to EARN the right to enjoy the game you already paid $60 for on the same level as everyone else!"
These arguments just seem like dudes justifying wanting to have an advantage over other players via stats/badges/better cards etc. instead of their skill with the game just because they sink more $ or hours into it per day.
I play Tekken (the fighting game) quite a bit and the idea that people who play more should have a more powerful fighter is just hilarious and would instantly be torn down, yet 2K has trained people to expect it.
Just imagining if someone paid more $ to have an extra 10 damage added to their punches or some **** is hilarious yet that's exactly what happens here :o
2. Tekken, last I checked, doesn’t allow you to build your own fighter. If you want to play competitive with pre-built players, 2K has a mode for that as well. It’s called PNO. I’m pretty sure there’s no co-op either.
No one that got to 97 or 98 in the neighborhood in 2K19 got there because they shelled out a ton of money. That’s the most ignorant claim in this entire thread.Last edited by Kstat; 09-02-2019, 06:53 PM.Comment
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We should all really wait for the game to come out to have judgements instead of reacting the same like the rest of the gaming media on loot boxes.
From what I was told from myteam blog. Im expecting fair matchmaking where if im a budget player ill face other budget players in a much fairer game if im not using a lineup of galaxy opals.
Mycareer is fine. I can still put up monster numbers as a 80 overall. If anything the higher ratings would help you on pro am and mypark but there arw plenty of members who can prove they have beaten 90+ rated scrubs with a lower overall character.
My gripes with 2k19 was the defense and the ridiculous juiced myteam players. That ruined the game for me. But 2k so far is intending to make matchmaking better and offering more rewards. The casino theme is stupid but it rewards for winning a game. I wish they can just cut all that animation out cause I dont get excitment watching a ball drop.
I dont care if people want to spend on microtransactions. Its just annoying id they create a paywall, which hasnt really happened. We should get back to talking about the games mechanics and not this damn loot crate media purge. If anyone should be blamed its the parents allowing their kids access to their bank accounts or not properly monitoring them. 2k is in the business of making money not child rearing.
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Gamers are soft these days man lol
He a 90. I’m a 75. I’m gonna lose lol
U win some. U lose some.
I locked up 99 rated players being a 85, but I also got served by 99 rated players. Hell even some players rated lower dropped me off. Man up or pick one of the thousands of other games to playComment
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Re: Angryjoe's 2k take.
Originally posted by NoLeafCloverSorry but this mindset is just weird to me.
"You have to EARN the right to enjoy the game you already paid $60 for on the same level as everyone else!"
These arguments just seem like dudes justifying wanting to have an advantage over other players via stats/badges/better cards etc. instead of their skill with the game just because they sink more $ or hours into it per day.
I play Tekken (the fighting game) quite a bit and the idea that people who play more should have a more powerful fighter is just hilarious and would instantly be torn down, yet 2K has trained people to expect it.
Just imagining if someone paid more $ to have an extra 10 damage added to their punches or some **** is hilarious yet that's exactly what happens here :oComment
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His point was that if a game like 2k needs to be regulated via governance for microtransactions, video games which promote sex, drugs and violence ought to be regulated for these things too. Given that no one seems to be taking the charge on that one, why take up this crusade?
The issue is 2k needs to be regulated because it's rating is E for Everyone meaning a kid as young as 7 years old can get his or her hand on nba2k and see these "UI" designs that are taken from casinos and thrown in to give the illusion of gambling and the psychological effect of addiction.
Why this is still a debate to be disagreed with after 30+ pages i have no idea, that example is as bad as the sonic and mario ones with black jack or casino night for (S2/S3).Comment
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I think at that point, you have to ask a) what percentage of players play the Ante Up mode and b) what percentage of those are spending actual money to play it. It's important to note that most people earn VC, rather than actually paying for it, so they aren't out any actual money, just a minute amount of time.
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