• Famko@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    More problematically, TF2 popularized loot boxes in the form of Mann Co. supply crates, starting the trend of adding essentially gambling to online multiplayer games.

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      5 months ago

      Actually EA popularised that with FIFA Ultimate Team and pack opening. TF2 is very very small in comparison. After FUTs success, the loot box trend really set off.

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      5 months ago

      No, that’s steam, we don’t speak bad about steam here.