Last week I stated that after going for EA it was only fair to go after and comment on the Take Two Interactive/2K business practices. It is now time to fulfill that promise.
Links to research: Links:
Forbes link - https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2019/09/27/nba-2k20-tips-and-strategies-for-building-your-myplayers-without-buying-vc/#1b0d88897ce5
https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/54r55j/myteam_pack_prices_jeez/
ESRB wiki link - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entertainment_Software_Rating_Board#:~:text=The%20Entertainment%20Software%20Rating%20Board,ratings%20to%20consumer%20video%20games.&text=The%20ratings%20are%20designed%20towards,purchasing%20games%20for%20their%20children.
Gambling in games link: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/marketplace/gameratings#:~:text=Titles%20rated%20T%20(Teen)%20have,infrequent%20use%20of%20strong%20language.
https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/nba-2k20-trailer-celebrates-gambling-with-slot-machines-pegi-responds
https://www.looper.com/178229/gta-5-changed-gaming-and-you-barely-noticed/
https://kotaku.com/call-of-dutys-latest-microtransaction-is-a-tiny-red-dot-1831487105