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may 1, 2019 - NBA 2K20 Real world currency gambling

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Prior to the game's own release, NBA 2K20 received severe backlash for microtransactions components being advertised in a trailer which has blatant similarities to a casino. The heavy focus on these components in conjunction with the option to spend real-world currency on it has also caused many to criticize both PEGI and the ESRB for giving the game each organization's lowest possible age rating despite both boards claiming that gambling content, simulated or not, would warrant a significantly higher age rating.

https://wccftech.com/esrb-responds-nba-2k20-gambling-controversy/

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may 1, 2019
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~ 6 years and 6 months ago