EA's bestselling football video game gets 16+ age rating due to loot boxes
EA's bestselling football video game has received a 16+ age rating from PEGI due to its loot box mechanics, particularly within the popular Ultimate Team mode. The rating reflects concerns about the game's monetization system that uses randomized reward boxes. This designation represents a notable shift in how age ratings boards are addressing gambling-like mechanics in video games.
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EA's bestselling football video game gets 16+ age rating due to loot boxes
EA's bestselling football video game has received a 16+ age rating from PEGI due to its loot box mechanics, particularly within the popular Ultimate Team mode. The rating reflects concerns about the game's monetization system that uses randomized reward boxes. This designation represents a notable shift in how age ratings boards are addressing gambling-like mechanics in video games.
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