It’s not labor day anymore, so prepare for MORE labor! And also some news.
- 2K Games Asks Fans to Write to Belgium Allowing Loot Boxes
- The Dream Daddy Noclip Documentary
- Anthem’s Free DLC
2K Asking Nicely
If you’ve been tuning in to the loot box controversy, you may already know that Belgium has initiated new laws that don’t allow certain forms of loot boxes and microtransactions, classifying them under local gambling laws. This change forced NBA 2K to update their game, removing the ability to purchase randomized packs for real-world money.
Well, being a corporation wanting to increase profit margins, 2K has issued a statement. In this, they express their disagreement with Belgium’s new legislation (though they do comply) while also asking their fans to write to the Belgian government asking them to revert their decision
They’re literally asking their player base to rally for them charging you more for game content. That’s cool.
Dream Daddy Documentary
A new Noclip documentary has been released, and it’s about the development of Dream Daddy, the dad dating simulator by the Game Grumps. Running 35 minutes long, producing and hosting was by lanah Pearce while filming and editing was by Jeremy Jayne. You can watch it above.
Anthem’s Story DLC Will be Free
According to an announcement by BioWare, their upcoming shooter RPG Anthem will not have a season pass option, because all story DLC will be free. While they did not expand on what exactly players can expect from future DLC, the fact it specifies as “story” leads me to believe campaigns will be free, while optional features like cosmetics will be available for real-money purchases. Either way, good to see an EA game not being entirely greedy.
That’s all for today, tune in next day (tomorrow, that is) for the next news post. Otherwise, have a great day!