With Redna out this week due to a last-minute appointment, the rest of the crew discusses monetization of video games and EA's loot box strategy.

Referenced Links This Episode:

• The Untold History of EA's Long (and Rich) Pay-2-Win Love Affair
• Hyperspace Beacon: Star Wars The Old Republic's cash shop is finally on the right track

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