Death by a Thousand Cuts - Microtransactions

Josh and Jeff get passionate while warning people about predatory behavior in the games they love. Josh lays out the horror of legalized gambling for children (loot boxes). Jeff goes through the slippery slope of microtransactions as an alleged service to players to a stumbling block for game developers and corporations. The boys also go through game releases for June and talk about big showcases for the summer.
Report on EA's Dynamic Difficulty Patent and its possibilities HERE
Report on GTA Online's potential delaying of GTA VI HERE
Warning for Parents on the Dangers of Loot Boxes (Plus tips to deal with) HERE
What microtransactions turned you off from gaming? Have any funny stories about microtransactions? Let us know!
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Artwork by: Josh Jackson
Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:
Intro: The Thief from the ep The Thief
Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You
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