Hawaiian Congressman Takes Issue With Loot Boxes In 'Star Wars: Battlefront II'

  • 6 years ago

The big new "Star Wars" game is facing continued scrutiny, but this time it's not from players — it's from a Democratic politician in Hawaii. His name is Chris Lee, and he accused the game's makers of "predatory behavior" in an address this week.
Lee said, "This game is a Star Wars-themed online casino, designed to lure kids into spending money. It's a trap." Specifically, Lee is addressing the "loot box" system that was previously in the game "Star Wars Battlefront 2.